Question 1

How did WATT start?

Accepted Answer

WATT is a non-profit organization founded by Holy Names graduates Mackenzie Jorgensen and Laura Debolt as a way to introduce girls to computer science at a young age. Mackenzie and Laura graduated from Holy Names Academy in 2016; now, both hold bachelor degrees in Computer Science: Mackenzie from Villanova and Laura from the University of Washington.

Question 2

Why should I sign my daughter up for WATT?

Accepted Answer

WATT is a great way to introduce girls to computer science. Being female based makes WATT an inclusive environment for girls in a field that is male dominated. WATT is focused on empowering girls and teaching them important skills in computer science.

Question 3

Can my son join WATT?

Accepted Answer

WATT is dedicated to empowering women in STEM, but we welcome boys who are interested in joining. We encourage boys who join to embrace and support our mission of fostering a female-centered environment.

Question 4

How does WATT work?

Accepted Answer

WATT meets once a week for eight weeks at the schools we partner with. We run two curriculums, one in the fall and one in the spring.  Generally, each lesson has introductory videos, explanations of concepts, hands-on demos, snack breaks, and an activity at the end so that students can apply what they learned!

Question 5

Who teaches the classes?

Accepted Answer

Core team members lead classes, while juniors and seniors from Holy Names Academy who have completed AP Computer Science also volunteer to teach.

Question 6

What will my child be learning?

Accepted Answer

Our curriculum varies every session; please refer to the homepage for the most current one!

Question 7

How can I contact WATT?

Accepted Answer

Feel free to email us at wattcoding@gmail.com. You can also visit our Facebook or Instagram for updates on what we're doing.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wattcoding
Instagram: @wattcoding

Question 8

Can I connect with WATT on social media?

Accepted Answer

Check out our Facebook and Instagram page for pictures!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wattcoding
Instagram: @wattcoding

Question 9

I am a school administrator and would like to bring WATT to my school.

Accepted Answer

That's awesome that you're interested; please contact us through email or Facebook with specifics and we will be in touch as soon as we can!

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