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Professors Secure $75K to Inspire Future Coders

4/1/2025

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Professors Yael Gertner and Brad Solomon, alongside PhD student Kathleen Isenegger, have secured $74,599 to transform a high school summer research program in Champaign County. This initiative emphasizes mentorship and teacher training, igniting a passion for computer science among students and fostering a vibrant learning environment.

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Professors Yael Gertner and Brad Solomon, alongside PhD student Kathleen Isenegger, have secured $74,599 to transform a high school summer research program in Champaign County. This initiative emphasizes mentorship and teacher training, igniting a passion for computer science among students and fostering a vibrant learning environment.