Arkansas Academy of Computing Techtober

2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator Accepting Applications

B. Eugene Jones — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:48:56 GMT

If you are interested in Financial Technology, this is THE program to connect with --worldwide reach and proven program, with all the best connections. Fintech startups should apply by April 9.

The Venture Center really helps winning companies improve their messaging. You can watch company presentations when they start the accelerator and when they compete for $$$ at the end. It's impressive what some good coaching and connections can do for small companies.

A number of AAoC Members are involved with the Venture Center – James Hendren – Founder and Chairman, Collins Andrews – Executive-in-Residence-FIS, and board members Jim Womble, John Haley and Bill Yoder.

https://www.venturecenter.co/blog/2021fisapplications

Governor Hutchinson Announces Record Number Of Arkansas Students Taking Computer Science

B. Eugene Jones — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:46:50 GMT

November 18, 2020

Governor Hutchinson Announces Record Number
Of Arkansas Students Taking Computer Science

Enrollment tops 10,000 for 2020-’21

LITTLE ROCK – Enrollment in Computer Science courses topped 10,000 for this school term, a record number of students that is an increase of 6.5 percent over the previous year and an 847 percent increase since the 2014-2015 term, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today.

The enrollment numbers were taken from Arkansas school districts’ Cycle 2 enrollment reports, which were due to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) by October 15.

The enrollment report shows that for the first time in Arkansas, the percentage of African American students who are taking a computer science class – 19.6 percent – exceeds the percentage of all African American students – 19.2 percent – enrolled in Arkansas high schools.

ADE also reports that the number of girls taking at least one computer science class increased by 283 to 3,135, a 28 percent increase over the past year and a 1,300 percent increase over 2014, when 223 girls were enrolled.

“When we became the first state in the nation to require all high schools to teach computer science, our goal was to increase enrollment to 7,500 by the 2019-2020 school year,” Governor Hutchinson said. “We surpassed that goal a year early, and this year, even with COVID-19, we topped 10,000. Educators and students embraced the initiative. We have enhanced our education system, and we are strengthening our workforce.”

Governor Hutchinson also announced his support for legislation during the 93rd General Assembly that would require a computer science credit to graduate and would require each high school to employ at least one certified computer science teacher. Senator Jane English is sponsoring the bill.

Anthony Owen, State Director of Computer Science, praised the work that led to the sixth consecutive increase in enrollment. “I am proud beyond words that our schools, educators, and students stepped up and again demonstrated that computer science remains a top priority across Arkansas.”

Honoring one of our own!

B. Eugene Jones — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:12:42 GMT

Please join me in congratulating our new member Adita Kirkera on being a 2020 winner of Women in IT award.

https://lastwordmedia.eventscase.com/EN/WITAwardsNYC/WinnersPage

Arkansas Computer Science Students of Distinction Winners

B. Eugene Jones — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:46:44 GMT

Congratulation to the winners of the Arkansas Computer Science Students of Distinction. These are Arkansas Seniors and Juniors who have distinguished themselves academically and with there contributions to advancing computer science in Arkansas.

See the winners

Mary Good, Pioneering Arkansas Scientist, Dies at 88

B. Eugene Jones — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:08:47 GMT

We mourn the recent news of the loss of Mary Good. She was a member and advocate of the Academy and advancing computer technology.

Mary Good, Pioneering Arkansas Scientist, Dies at 88

https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/129067/mary-good-pioneering-arkansas-scientist-dies-at-88?utm_source=enews_112019&utm_medium=email&utm_content=daily-report&utm_campaign=newsletter&enews_zone=3817

2019 AR GIS Users Symposium

B. Eugene Jones — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

2019 AR GIS Users Symposium

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 8:00 AM Fri, Nov 1, 2019 12:00 PM
201 West Van Buren Eureka Springs, AR, 72632 United States (map)
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The Arkansas GIS Users Forum has many great opportunities for its members every other year as well. The Biennal Symposium is held every odd year at some of the best locations and venues acroos the state. For more information or to register, click here.

Arkansas Science Festival Science Tailgate Tent

B. Eugene Jones — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Arkansas Science Festival Science Tailgate Tent

Saturday, October 26, 2019
8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Arkansas State University (map)
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Come visit the Arkansas Science Festival’s tailgate tent at the ASU Homecoming Football Game!

Arkansas INBRE 2019

B. Eugene Jones — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Arkansas INBRE 2019

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 8:00 AM Sat, Oct 26, 2019 5:00 PM
Fayetteville, AR (map)
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The 2019 conference is scheduled for October 25-26, 2019. Sites for Registration and Abstracts will open in August. For more information, visit https://inbre.uark.edu/.

Science, Engineering & Art: a Juggler's Perspective

B. Eugene Jones — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Science, Engineering & Art: a Juggler's Perspective

Thursday, October 24, 2019
8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Arkansas State University Fowler Center (map)
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Greg Kennedy, The Innovative Juggler will present “Science, Engineering & Art: a Juggler's Perspective.” Greg Kennedy will also perform at the Nettleton STEAM School during the day on October 24. According to his site, this newest production is quickly becoming his most popular. Greg has been touring this show for the last year and the feedback has been fantastic. For more information, visit http://innovativejuggler.com/.

NWA Technology Summit

B. Eugene Jones — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:01:00 GMT

NWA Technology Summit

Sun, Oct 20, 2019 8:00 AM Wed, Oct 23, 2019 5:00 PM
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Northwest Arkansas’ Premier Technology and Innovation Summit. The NWA Technology Summit brings cutting-edge innovation to the latest thinking at the intersection of business and technology. Want to explore how to innovate and use technology to succeed in the digital era? Then the Summit is for you. Forward-thinking and practitioner-driven general session speakers and high value breakout sessions will deliver ways that you can effectively collaborate on innovative solutions to common business challenges and learn how technology is powering change and leveling the playing field. Learn more at https://www.nwatechsummit.com/#NWATS

ACOT (Arkansas Conference of Technology)

B. Eugene Jones — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ACOT (Arkansas Conference of Technology)

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 8:00 AM Fri, Oct 18, 2019 5:00 PM
Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock (map)
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ACOT is an annual conference geared toward Technology Directors and their teams. Sessions at ACOT are highly technical and informative. Our mission is to give you the skills you need to excel in your career. For more information, visit https://www.arkansasconferenceoftechnology.com/.

Start Co. - Startup of the Year Summit

B. Eugene Jones — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Start Co. - Startup of the Year Summit

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 8:00 AM Wed, Oct 16, 2019 3:00 PM
Memphis, TN (map)
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#SOTYSummit19 is a curated experience for founders, corporate innovation leads, and investors to make meaningful relationships with the backdrop of Memphis as our canvas. Summit is about who is in the audience. It's about YOU! For more information, visit https://summit.startupofyear.com/.

7th Annual Tinkerfest

B. Eugene Jones — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

7th Annual Tinkerfest

Saturday, October 12, 2019
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Mid-America Science Museum (map)
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Mid-America Science Museum’s 7th Annual Tinkerfest will be all things Tech and more with an entire day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations with guests and science educators from around the state! To register, click here.

MFG Day: Pace Industries - Harrison Division

B. Eugene Jones — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:30:00 GMT

MFG Day: Pace Industries - Harrison Division

Friday, October 11, 2019
8:30 AM 2:00 PM
513 U.S. 62 Harrison, AR, 72601United States (map)
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During Manufacturing Day, students will be taken on a tour of the plant where they will be able to see every part of the facility and learn about the different machinery. We will highlight the various career opportunities available to them as they begin to enter the workforce. Afterwards, the students will be able to ask associates questions about specific careers that they're interested in. Local technical colleges will be attending to provide information on programs they offer to help prepare them for a career in manufacturing. Our goal is for the students to walk away with useful information about the many different jobs available in the manufacturing industry and how to pursue them! To register, click here.

10th Annual Fribourgh Awards Reception

B. Eugene Jones — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

10th Annual Fribourgh Awards Reception

Thursday, October 10, 2019
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (map)
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The Annual Fribourgh Award recognizes contributions to Arkansas through science and mathematics. Proceeds from this year’s awards reception will go to endow a scholarship in Raye J. Montague’s name. These funds help UA Little Rock attract and retain high-achieving full-time students in science and mathematics. For more information, click here.

Arkansas Center for Data Sciences - Tech after 5

B. Eugene Jones — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 22:30:00 GMT

Arkansas Center for Data Sciences - Tech after 5

Thursday, October 10, 2019
5:30 PM 7:30 PM
Bar Louie - Pleasant Ridge Town Center (map)
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Join ACDS every second Thursday at Bar Louie to meet, network, and collaborate with other tech professionals in the area! We're excited to begin hosting these monthly meet-ups and encourage you to join us if you're interested in or already a part of the Arkansas tech industry... All are welcome! For more information, click here.

Little Rock Tech Fest

B. Eugene Jones — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Little Rock Tech Fest

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 8:00 AM Fri, Oct 11, 2019 5:00 PM
Statehouse Convention Center (map)
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Tech Fest will be held on the 10th and 11th of October, 2019, returning once again to the Statehouse Convention Center ballrooms. Industry leaders in all things technology will journey from all corners to come together for these two days to form Arkansas's premier software development conference.

We want you to be a part of the experience. This year's conference will grant you access to 35 top-notch sessions over two day’s time. We try to play as hard as we work. Your ticket also includes lunch both days of the conference, a pre-event party, an attendee party, an official conference t-shirt, and additional swag!

For more information, visit lrtechfest.com. For tickets, click here. #LRTF

PyArkansas 2019

B. Eugene Jones — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:30:00 GMT

PyArkansas 2019

Saturday, October 5, 2019
8:30 AM 5:30 PM
UA-LR Donaghey Student Center (map)
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PyArkansas is a developer-focused Python conference with talk topics for both beginner and advanced python developers. The majority of our talks will be Python-focused, but in addition to the Python-related topics, we also look for and encourage Python-adjacent and “professional skills” talks to provide a more complete experience. To register, click here.

Little Rock Tech Week

B. Eugene Jones — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Little Rock Tech Week

Sat, Oct 5, 2019 8:00 AM Sat, Oct 12, 2019 5:00 PM
Little Rock, AR (map)
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Blockchain Hackathon

B. Eugene Jones — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Blockchain Hackathon

Fri, Oct 4, 2019 8:00 AM Sat, Oct 5, 2019 5:00 PM
Blockchain Center - Walton College of Business (map)
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Each year the Blockchain Center of Excellence hosts a hackathon. Participants work on challenges provided directly from our network of partners and sponsors to help solve real world problems through innovative uses of blockchain technologies. Teams will work together to develop a functional blockchain business network to showcase to industry sponsors.

Whether you’re a complete beginner with an interest in learning blockchain technologies, or an experienced developer, it is an exciting event to learn, develop, and network with your peers, mentors, and coaches from industry.

For more information, visit https://blockchain.uark.edu/hackathon/.

MFG Day: Pace Industries - Harrison Division

B. Eugene Jones — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

MFG Day: Pace Industries - Harrison Division

Friday, October 4, 2019
8:30 AM 2:00 PM
513 U.S. 62 Harrison, AR, 72601United States (map)
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AMP Fest

B. Eugene Jones — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT

AMP Fest

Thursday, October 3, 2019
10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Walmat AMP (map)
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Featuring beer sampling, tech activations, and live music. For more information, click here.

Oct 4 to Oct 5