Indianapolis BDPAStudent Programs & STEM Initiative

Terry J. MorrisPresident, Indianapolis Chapter

BDPA

2014 National BDPA Technology Conference

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Framing

• Indianapolis is the right place to be, and this is the right time if you are a minority youth interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

• While each of these disciplines are future growth areas, the gaps in minority participation in technology are creating significant opportunities for those who choose to major in an information technology (IT) discipline and subsequently embark on an IT related career.

History• The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a national organization established in

1975 with a long history of STEM engagement.

• Since 2004, the Indianapolis BDPA Chapter was formed with a primary focus on youth programs driving STEM education and advancement.

• The Indianapolis BDPA High School Computer Competition (HSCC) offers high school students throughout the Indianapolis metro area the opportunity to learn general computer science concepts, web-based technology and the fundamentals of team building and leadership.

• Students learn how to design and develop business solutions using technologies like Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL database

Vision Statement

Empower our students to excel and innovate in a high tech world.

ObjectivesInnovation: Close the gap of computer and technology literacy among African-American students by changing the paradigm from being simply consumers of technology to becoming creators and innovators of technology.

Scholarship: Increase student achievement and graduation in STEM (with emphasis on technology) through effective programs and exposure to cutting-edge research and hands-on experiences that will inspire lifelong learning.

Advancement: Grow the pipeline of African-American STEM scholars in Indianapolis and groom them to become the next generation of IT professionals.

Support: Surround our students and parents in a community of STEM support and encouragement.

BDPA Student Programs• BDPA National High School Computer Competition (HSCC) Program: The National HSCC

program is designed to expose our youth to the concepts of computers and give them the expertise to develop web applications. The Indianapolis BDPA chapter HSCC team will participate in regional competitions to prepare our students for the national competition. Each year, we send a team of 3 to 5 students to the National BDPA Technology Conference to compete against teams from chapters all over the country.

• BDPA National Youth Technology Camp (YTC): This camp provides interactive, hands-on workshops, seminars, and activities for high school students seeking to gain valuable exposure in leading edge technology topics. YTC gives students the opportunity to network with young entrepreneurs, and other youth from around the country who are pursuing academic and professional futures in the computer technology industry.

• BDPA National IT Showcase: The Information Technology Showcase allows student presenters from educational institutions across the United States, to present and demonstrate their research. The presentations represent advanced computing and technical topics presented by college and high school students to an audience of corporate representatives and IT professionals.

• BDPA National Mobile Application Showcase: The BDPA National Mobile Application Development Showcase allows student application developers the opportunity to participate in a competition and test their talents against other youth in developing a working, functional mobile application. The applications being showcased will represent three different application categories: business, personal productivity, and gaming. Each category has stringent requirements that must be met in advance of the national showcase.

New - HSCC AcceleratorThe HSCC Accelerator will provide an enhanced STEM educational experience for Indianapolis youth by expanding on the current BDPA youth programs along the following dimensions:

• Eight week computer training with structured curriculum on Database Design, HTML, and PHP Development facilitated by paid instructors.

• Student access to checkout computers for home use with opportunity to assume ownership following three years of HSCC participation.

• Access to scholarships and internships for participants.

• Stipend for student participation - $100/month (Total $800)

• Exposure to college campuses, professors, IT professionals, and mentors to solidify interest and excitement in going to college.

• Early introduction to Corporate America for participants to learn what is possible if they choose an IT career.

2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student Budget

Company ConfidentialCopyright © 2000 Eli Lilly and Company

Categories CostHSCCAdministration $ 2,000.00 Conference Participation $ 9,750.00 HSCC Accelerator $ 27,000.00 HSCC Operations $ 18,500.00 Local Advertising $ 250.00

IT ShowcaseConference Participation $ 5,650.00 Scholarships $ 1,500.00

Mobile IT Showcase Conference Participation $ 4,300.00 Scholarships $ 1,000.00

YTCLocal Advertising $ 250.00 YTC Conference Participation $ 8,750.00

Total $ 78,950.00

2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student Budget

Assumptions• 5 – HSCC Competition Team Members• 20 HSCC Accelerator Participants• 3 – IT Showcase Participants• 2 – Mobile Showcase Participants• 10 – YTC Participants

Programs Total Students Impacted Cost Per StudentHSCC 20 $ 57,500.00 $3000IT Showcase 3 $ 7,150.00 $2500Mobile IT Showcase 2 $ 5,300.00 $3000YTC 5 $ 9,000.00 $2000Grand Total 25 $ 78,950.00

Value Proposition & Anticipated OutcomesValue Proposition:• Create pipeline of African American students interested in

technology.• Exposure students to IT opportunities available in Indianapolis.• Build mentorship relationships with students to have guide them

through their high school and college matriculation.

Anticipated Outcomes:• HSCC team place in the top 7 at the BDPA National Technology

Conference nationally (8 place improvement from previous year)• IT Showcase students place in the top 3 at the BDPA National

Technology Conference (Second place 2014, First place 2013).• IT Mobile Showcase students place in the top 3 at the BDPA National

Technology Conference

Anticipated Seed Contributions:

• Corporate Sponsors - $20000

• Individual Contributions - $5000

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Programs Per StudentHSCC $3000IT Showcase $2500Mobile IT Showcase $3000YTC $2000

2015 Indianapolis Chapter – Student Budget

The “ASK”Financial Support• Sponsor one or more students to participate in one of

our student programs.

Corporate Exposure• Provide internships to HSCC Accelerator ParticipantsThought Leadership• Help us build a robust program that “empowers our

students to excel and innovate in a high tech world” by providing feedback on the vision and sharing other best practices.

Programs Per Student Giving UnitsHSCC $3000 20 IT Showcase $2500 3Mobile IT Showcase $3000 2YTC $2000 10

Ways to GivePlease use the following options to make your contribution.

Make your checks out to“BDPA INDIANAPOLIS CHAPTER INC”

Please send your checks to the following address:P.O. Box 2062 Indianapolis, IN 46206

OR

Go to www.bdpa-indy.org and select “Give Now”.

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