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'''StudentRND''' is a non-profit organization which runs multiple programs to promote [[STEM fields|STEM]] education for middle school, high school and college students. The organization is based in [[Washington]], and is a registered non-profit corporation there, with [[IRS]] [[501(c) organization|501(c)(3) designation]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oldwww.studentrnd.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/501c3letter.pdf|title=IRS Designation Letter|publisher=[[IRS]]|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> its main office serves as a [[hackerspace]] year-round<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellevuereporter.com/business/169821696.html|title=A think space for student scientists, StudentRND offers workshop for science, tech and engineering|publisher=Bellevue Reporter|last=Gracey|first=Celeste|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> and an [[Business Incubator|incubator]] during the summer;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studentrnd.org/about/|title=StudentRND About Page|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> however, its reach extends to major cities across the US with its CodeDay program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://codeday.org/|title=CodeDay|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>
'''StudentRND''' is a non-profit organization which runs multiple programs to promote [[STEM fields|STEM]] education for middle school, high school and college students. The organization is based in [[Washington]], and is a registered non-profit corporation there, with [[IRS]] [[501(c) organization|501(c)(3) designation]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oldwww.studentrnd.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/501c3letter.pdf|title=IRS Designation Letter|publisher=[[IRS]]|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> its main office serves as a [[hackerspace]] year-round<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellevuereporter.com/business/169821696.html|title=A think space for student scientists, StudentRND offers workshop for science, tech and engineering|publisher=Bellevue Reporter|last=Gracey|first=Celeste|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> and an [[business incubator|incubator]] during the summer;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studentrnd.org/about/|title=StudentRND About Page|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> however, its reach extends to major cities across the US with its CodeDay program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://codeday.org/|title=CodeDay|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>


According to the StudentRND website, the organization's goal is to "get students to work on cool tech projects in their spare time",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studentrnd.org/|title=StudentRND Homepage|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> which is believed to be an effective method of increasing interest in STEM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iseevidencewiki.org/index.php/ISE_creates_bridges_between_youths%E2%80%99_everyday_lives_and_the_world_of_science_to_increase_interest_in_STEM|title=ISE creates bridges between youths’ everyday lives and the world of science to increase interest in STEM|publisher=Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/18/the-weekly-good-the-problems-of-today-will-be-solved-by-the-minds-of-tomorrow/|title=The Problems Of Today Will Be Solved By The Minds Of Tomorrow|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|last=Olanoff|first=Drew|date=January 18, 2013|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>
According to the StudentRND website, the organization's goal is to "get students to work on cool tech projects in their spare time",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studentrnd.org/|title=StudentRND Homepage|publisher=StudentRND|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> which is believed to be an effective method of increasing interest in STEM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iseevidencewiki.org/index.php/ISE_creates_bridges_between_youths%E2%80%99_everyday_lives_and_the_world_of_science_to_increase_interest_in_STEM|title=ISE creates bridges between youths’ everyday lives and the world of science to increase interest in STEM|publisher=Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/18/the-weekly-good-the-problems-of-today-will-be-solved-by-the-minds-of-tomorrow/|title=The Problems Of Today Will Be Solved By The Minds Of Tomorrow|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|last=Olanoff|first=Drew|date=January 18, 2013|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:37, 20 February 2013

CodeDay
Formation2009[1]
Type501(c)(3) Non-profit
PurposeHacking, STEM Education
Location
Origin
Bellevue, Washington
Founders
Edward Jiang, volunteers
Staff4[2]
Volunteers50
Websitestudentrnd.org
Formerly called
Student Research and Development

StudentRND is a non-profit organization which runs multiple programs to promote STEM education for middle school, high school and college students. The organization is based in Washington, and is a registered non-profit corporation there, with IRS 501(c)(3) designation;[3] its main office serves as a hackerspace year-round[4] and an incubator during the summer;[5] however, its reach extends to major cities across the US with its CodeDay program.[6]

According to the StudentRND website, the organization's goal is to "get students to work on cool tech projects in their spare time",[7] which is believed to be an effective method of increasing interest in STEM.[8][9]

CodeDay

CodeDay February 2012

StudentRND created the CodeDay program, which are 24-hour programming competitions run across the US every few months, usually on long weekends.[10] The program is currently hosted in:[11]

  • Seattle
  • Portland
  • San Francisco

Events are held at existing venues, typically local tech companies or co-working spaces, who provide the space for free in exchange for being listed as a sponsor. Other expenses are typically paid for by additional sponsors.[12] In exchange, sponsors are provided with recruiting opportunities.

The organization plans to expand to 10 cities by the end of 2013.[13]

Events are run by local volunteers under the guidance of facilitators - volunteers who have organized several events in the past.[14] Organizers also contribute to an organizer guide,[15] which is provided to organizers in new cities to help promote experimentation at the events.

Incubator Program

File:StudentRND Incubator Demo Day 2012 1.jpg
Incubator DemoDay 2012

StudentRND has had several successful companies start at its workspace.[16][17][18] As a result, in 2012, StudentRND launched the second[19] incubator program for students.[20] The first class of the incubator consisted of 5 teams of high school students, and two of college students, with a total of 28 student participants.[21] The organization does not provide any funding to the teams, but does provide mentors, space, and weekly dinners with an eminent person speaking, and hosts a demo day at the end of the program.

The incubator program is being continued as "StudentRND Labs" in 2013.[22]

Funding

StudentRND is funded primarily through corporate donations[23] and grants,[24] although the organization does accept individual donations.[25] The facility in Seattle is free for not-for-profit use by students, with for-profit memberships offered at $25 a month. They also host many classes, all of which are also provided for free.[26]

The CodeDay events are funded separately from the main operations, and get sponsors on both a global and individual basis by sponsors.[27] Unlike the main workspace, the events are not free, costing between $10 and $20 per student.[28] Some in the technology education field consider charging for these events controversial.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Crunchbase: StudentRND". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  2. ^ "StudentRND Contact Page". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  3. ^ "IRS Designation Letter" (PDF). IRS. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  4. ^ Gracey, Celeste (September 14, 2012). "A think space for student scientists, StudentRND offers workshop for science, tech and engineering". Bellevue Reporter. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  5. ^ "StudentRND About Page". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  6. ^ "CodeDay". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  7. ^ "StudentRND Homepage". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  8. ^ "ISE creates bridges between youths' everyday lives and the world of science to increase interest in STEM". Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  9. ^ Olanoff, Drew (January 18, 2013). "The Problems Of Today Will Be Solved By The Minds Of Tomorrow". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  10. ^ Palmer, Kyle (April 30, 2012). "Watch Out Silicon Valley: Here Come the Tinkering Teens". NPR. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  11. ^ "CodeDay History". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  12. ^ "CodeDay Organizer's Guide: Getting Started". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  13. ^ Jaquette, Leslee (August 28, 2012). "After Demo Day StudentRND prepares to grow opportunities". KOMO. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  14. ^ "Organize a CodeDay". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  15. ^ "CodeDay Guide". Github. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  16. ^ Lawler, Ryan (August 8th, 2012). "YC-Backed TapIn.tv Launches To Bring Instantaneous Live Video Streaming To The iPhone". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2013-02-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Wong, George (August 19, 2012). "StudentRND Plasma Speaker looks menacing". ubergizmo. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  18. ^ "Reis Audio". Zaarly. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  19. ^ "Teens In Tech Incubator". Teens in Tech. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  20. ^ Cook, John (March 29, 2012). "Y Combinator for high-school kids? It's students only at this new startup incubator". GeekWire. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  21. ^ Tom, Mikey (August 23, 2012). "Meet the 7 startup teams in StudentRND's summer incubator". GeekWire. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  22. ^ "StudentRND Labs". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  23. ^ Managan, Megan (December 19, 2011). "Teenagers launch technology non-profit". Sound Publishing. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  24. ^ Mosley, Tonya (January 21, 2010). "$1 million on the line in Chase's Facebook charity contest". King5. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  25. ^ "StudentRND Donate Page". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  26. ^ "StudentRND Get Involved Page". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  27. ^ "CodeDay Sponsor Information Page". StudentRND. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  28. ^ "CodeDay Seattle Registration". StudentRND. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  29. ^ "Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
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