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Applications Now Open for Aspie Bootcamp: Python 2025

Posted by on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Academics and HE Professionals, FCAI News, Inventors and Entrepreneurs, Self-Advocates and Civil Stakeholders.

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce that applications are open for the fourth year of our summer program Aspie Bootcamp: Python — our free, virtual, summer coding camp.

This bootcamp is a great way to become eligible for future internship and employment opportunities with employers who seek job candidates that can code.

This online course was created by and for autistic and neurodivergent folks who want to learn the basics of coding in the programming language Python, emphasizing how autistic and neurodivergent learning differs from standard ways of instruction.

The bootcamp will run from May 27th – August 1st. Classes will be online, led by an autistic instructor, typically with two one-hour weekly sessions.

This resource is free for anyone who identifies as neurodivergent and is interested in learning the basics of Python. The only materials needed are a computer and an internet connection. No experience necessary!

The intended audience for this bootcamp is adults and soon-to-be adults (age 16+). Minors need permission from a parent or legal guardian to apply.

Application form: Click here!

Deadline Information: Applications will officially close on May 1st, 2025; however, we will triage applications as they come in, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Information:

For technical issues or questions about the application form, please reach out to Program Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik at jessica.s.stasik@vanderbilt.edu 

For questions about the course content or requirements, please reach out to Course LeadMyranda Shirk at myranda.shirk@vanderbilt.edu

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