In this blog, we touch on some interesting facts about computer science, from the first computer virus, to how much the first computer weighed, and more!

Some celebs have unexpected backgrounds in technology, others are learning code for the first time. The range of individuals advocating for diversity in computing spans industries and age brackets—and some of them may surprise you!

Learning to code young empowers kids to create beyond the screens. It also builds confidence, fosters creativity, and prepares them for boundless opportunities in the future.

There are a multitude of women who have put their stamp on the computer science world and just don’t get a ton of credit or acknowledgement as some of their male counterparts. We’re here to turn that narrative and remind everyone of just how far we have come because of women in computer science.

In today’s tech savvy world, there are some really creative ways you can let your loved ones know you're thinking about them with the power of code

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight some prominent Hispanic leaders in the tech industry. 

At Youth Code Jam, we use a number of free software and tools to help our students learn how to code and use their imagination to be creative. One of these tools that we prefer to use is Scratch.

At Youth Code Jam, we talk a lot on how learning to code is good for kids to learn at a young age, since more and more jobs are in need of some type of coding skills. However, learning to code isn’t just about gaining a job skill, as research has shown, it also has some great cognitive benefits as well.

 Keeping up with your coding skills in the summer is important so that students don’t forget and can keep honing in on those skills that they’ll need in the future