FLIGHT 2026 Workshop Series

Online Only

Jul 21 at 10:00 AM  - Jul 23 at 12:00 PM EDT 

{ "name":"FLIGHT 2026 Workshop Series", "description": "https:\/\/ticketfi.com\/event\/7047\/flight-2026-workshop-series\n\nThe FLIGHT (Future Leaders Innovating to Go Higher in Technology) 2026 Workshops are FREE Virtual sessions that offer an introduction to computing for girls and gender diverse students aged 12-18 who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC).\n\nJoin us for one or more of our FLIGHT 2026 Online Workshops this July!\n\nEach interactive online workshop will be approx. 2 hours via Zoom, from  10 am - 12 pm ET.  All that is required to join is a computer (or Chromebook), and an internet connection. Register for just the workshops you are interested in or for all; the choice is up to you! No prior experience needed!\n\nWorkshop Schedule & Descriptions\n\nNote: To register for workshops, select the "Workshop Participant" ticket, then select the "add-ons" corresponding to the workshops you would like to attend. \n\nTuesday, July 21st, 2026 (10 am - 12 pm ET)\n\nHow did computers get so smart? The Science Behind Artificial Intelligence\n\nIt’s everywhere now – on our phones, in our web browsers, in our social media apps, and more. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest thing in tech today, but what exactly is it? In this workshop, participants will learn how AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms work and where they could actually be useful. We will also discuss issues around data bias, fairness, and ethical concerns that arise when using AI. Finally, Participants will create an image classifier by training a machine learning algorithm using Google’s Teachable Machine. \n\nWednesday, July 22nd, 2026 (10 am - 12 pm ET)\n\nDesigning User Interfaces: Prototyping in Figma\n\nEver wanted to design your own app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of UI design and prototyping using Figma, a leading industry tool for designing and prototyping digital interfaces. The session includes a guided walkthrough of Figma followed by a hands-on activity where participants will create their own simple app or interface design. By the end, you’ll have a prototype of your own and the confidence to keep designing.\n\nThursday, July 23rd, 2026 (10 am - 12 pm ET)\n\nTalking to the Internet: An Introduction to APIs \n\nCurious how apps get data from the internet? In this workshop, participants will explore how applications communicate using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Using basic coding, you’ll learn how to send requests and work with real data from online services. Along the way, we’ll introduce key concepts like dictionaries and how they help organize and access information returned by APIs. In a hands-on activity, participants will build a simple interactive project that connects to live data.\n \n\nFLIGHT is organized by\u200b:\n\n \n\n\n", "startDate":"2026-07-21", "endDate":"2026-07-23", "startTime":"10:00", "endTime":"12:00", "location":"", "label":"Add to Calendar", "options":[ "Apple", "Google", "iCal", "Microsoft365", "Outlook.com", "Yahoo" ], "timeZone":"US/Eastern", "trigger":"click", "inline":true, "listStyle":"modal", "iCalFileName":"invite.ics" }