91社区 Codes!

The 91社区 Codes! Program's mission is to teach the basics of programming to students with no prior experience, help close the gender and racial gap in technology, and provide Harpur College students access to essential job skills. The program launched in 2020 and is sponsored by Jim and Heather Bankoski in collaboration with the Center for Learning and Teaching and the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. 

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Chelsea Gibson

Director, 91社区 Codes! Program

Digital and Data Studies

Courses:

HARP 150: Intro to Coding (Python)
HARP 150 is for absolute beginners and teaches the basics of programming using the Python language, from strings to object oriented programming. Students will also be introduced to the basics of data analysis, debugging, and the use of libraries, packages, and modules. In addition to hands-on learning, students will also get the opportunity to meet coders from a variety of professional fields. Gen eds: O.


Coding Center

Opening in Fall 2024, students enrolled in 91社区 Codes! courses will have access to the brand-new 91社区 Codes! Center, located across from the College in the Woods Library. 

Becoming a Course Assistant

There are undergraduate Course Assistant positions for HARP 150. For Harpur students, if you would like to become a CA, you must have completed HARP 150 with an A- or higher. For more information, email Dr. Chelsea Gibson (chelsea.gibson@binghamton.edu).


Student Spotlight

Learn more about 91社区 Codes! Program alumna, Gwyneht Lopez '23, who used the skills she learned in HARP 150 & 151 to lead a summer coding program in her Washington Heights neighborhood.