March 7th, 2020 @ UCLan Cyprus
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Have you ever dreamed of going into space? Or have you wondered how the International Space Station (ISS) works? Ever asked yourself how a robotic rover on mars — more than 50 million kilometers away — is remote-controlled from earth?
The theme of Code Cyprus 2020 is Space Exploration.
During the keynote, Mr George Danos, President of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, will talk about how code is at the center of all space exploration efforts! From handling the robotic arm on the ISS, to computing the orbits for interplanetary travel, and of course for remote-controlling a rover — such as the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) — from our home planet, earth.
Select one of the workshops, and receive a cool Certificate of Participation while also learning to code!
These will be running in parallel, thus each participant must select exactly one workshop.
Space has inspired numerous exploration adventures - some completely fictional and some more realistic.
This workshop teaches simple coding principles guiding you through a multimedia-rich experience.
Participants use basic programming skills to build their own Star Wars-themed game.
NOVICE
Space is an inhospitable and challenging environment. This is why robotics - like the ISS's Canadarm - are crucial for such missions.
This workshop teaches you how to program a robotic arm - which is an electromechanical device that perform functions similar to a human arm.
You will learn how to perform simple tasks like lift an object and place it elsewhere.
INTERMEDIATE
How do you telecontrol a robotic vehicle on Mars some 50 million kilometers from our planet earth? The answer is coding.
Learn how these robotic explorers can be programmed with a sequence of commands which are communicated and executed on the vehicle to achieve a specific goal.
Using a graphical programming language and your own creativity, send your code to a real robot and watch it as it explores the unknow landscape on Mars and complete your mission.
INTERMEDIATE
Learn how programming enables you to control hardware, such as turning on led lamps and reading values from sensors!
In this lab we guide you to assemble your own mini satellite to measure brightness and send it as a message back to earth.
ADVANCED
Determining whether or not life ever existed on Mars is essential for assessing the planet's suitability for human settlement.
However, 'shipping' the samples back to Earth is prohibitively expensive and could take tens of years to complete.
Instead, NASA utilizes robotic assistants, such as the Curiosity rover, to test the soil samples on-site, using analytical methods in search for evidence of water molecules as well as organic compounds.
This workshop introduces an overview of data analytics and its main techniques, and shows how these can be used to discover important information in raw data. The workshop provides an introduction to Python for data analysis and is appropriately adjusted for senior high school students.
ADVANCED
Learning code is not only fun, it can also be exciting. This is why we are organizing this Treasure Hunt!
Play alone or with a team-mate. Download the Code Cyprus Android App or choose the HTML5 Web App and follow the clues that lead to the treasure.
The first six winners will get cool prizes!
A €50 coupon for purchases at Public Cyprus for each of the first 6 winners...
...and Code Cyprus branded t-shirts!
Please note that every person can participate in exactly one team, and only one time.
Saturday, March 7th, 2020
09:00-9:30 |
Registration |
9:30-10:30 |
Welcome message & program |
10:30-12:30 |
Parallel workshops |
12:30-13:00 |
Lunch @ the cafeteria |
13:30-14:00 |
Treasure hunt |
14:15-14:30 |
Awards! |
12-14 University Avenue
CY-7080 Pyla
Larnaca
Cyprus
Είστε μαθητής γυμνασίου ή λυκείου; Ελάτε στις 7 Μαρ. 2020 στο UCLan Cyprus να περάσουμε μια διαστημική μέρα: Παρακολουθείστε ένα από τα πέντε εργαστήρια; Πάρτε δίπλωμα συμμετοχής; Κερδίστε πλούσια δώρα. Πάρτε το δωρεάν εισιτήριο σας τώρα στο: http://codecyprus.org
Are you a high school student? Join us on Mar. 7th 2020 at UCLan Cyprus for an out-of-this-world event: Attend one of five workshops; Get an attendance certificate; Win valuable prizes. Get your free ticket now at: http://codecyprus.org
What is Code Cyprus?
Code Cyprus is an annual event that aims to inspire the next generation of computer scientists. The main goal of Code Cyprus is to inspire high school students to take an interest in coding. You can learn more about the story of Code Cyprus by reading this page and this blog post. Also, you can read stories and view pictures from previous years of Code Cyprus in our page on facebook.
What should I know before my visit at UCLan Cyprus?
Code Cyprus takes place at one of the most modern university campuses in Europe: UCLan Cyprus. Before your visit, please make sure to learn about the signs and processes of the university by reading the health and safety guide.
Is there a participation cost?
Since its inception, Code Cyprus has been free to its participants, thanks to kind sponsorships from various partners. Our aim is to keep the event free every year, and we will work hard to achieve this. Please note that despite this, we always require a registration (which is free) because we have a limited number of seats.
In what language is the event delivered?
Our aim is to keep the event as bilingual as possible: anyone who understands Greek or English should be able to take the most out of the event.
What do I need to participate to the Treasure Hunt?
You need a mobile device (smartphone or tablet). Ideally you will have a modern Android device to use our native app. If you only have another device (e.g. iPhone, iPad, Windows phone, etc.) you can use our Web App. In any case, make sure you activate your GPS.
Does this include lunch?
Since Code Cyprus starts in the morning and ends in the early afternoon, we have a lunch break. This break is commonly offered by our hosting partner and co-organizer, UCLan Cyprus
Can I sponsor this event?
Yes. Our main goal is to deliver a highly engaging event for the benefit of our participants. Since we aim to keep this free to participating students, we always welcome kind sponsorships. If you are interested, please email us at: hello@codecyprus.org.
Who should I contact if I have another question?
If you have a question, please email us at: hello@codecyprus.org. We generally reply within 24 hours.