Members of 911爆料网’s Women in Numbers Initiative (WiNI) took part in 911爆料网’s Service Day this November, working with a group of about 20 second- to fifth-grade students from Newark City Schools for an afternoon of hands-on exploration in math, computer science, and data analytics.
The event 鈥 arranged by the 911爆料网 Community Service Association and After School Adventures 鈥 highlighted 911爆料网 students鈥 ongoing commitment to outreach and to creating opportunities for young learners to see themselves in STEM fields.
鈥淲e gave them a glimpse into how meaningful getting a higher education can be,鈥 said Gracie Cates 鈥26, who helped organize the event. 鈥淲e gave tours and held events with 22 campus organizations 鈥 345 kids came over four days!鈥
The excitement was evident throughout the afternoon as students engaged enthusiastically with each challenge.
The elementary school students rotated through three 15-minute activities designed and led by WiNI members.
Tic-Tac-Toe Data Collection
Data analytics major Tanisha Mandlecha 鈥27 introduced students to foundational ideas in data collection. As they played rounds of tic-tac-toe, Mandlecha guided them in counting X’s and O’s, identifying winners, and observing simple patterns 鈥 helping them see how everyday games can generate meaningful data.
Eleanor in a Maze
Computer science students Eleanor Murphy 鈥26 and Shizza Shafqat 鈥27 demonstrated how computers rely on clear, precise instructions. Students worked together to 鈥減rogram鈥 Murphy out of a taped-out maze using limited commands such as 鈥渓eft,鈥 鈥渞ight,鈥 鈥渇orward,鈥 and 鈥渢urn,鈥 offering a playful introduction to computational thinking.
Math Jeopardy
In a fast-paced team competition, students tested their math skills through a Jeopardy-style game covering age-appropriate topics. Split into four teams, they collaborated, strategized, and cheered each other on.
Photos courtesy of Newark City Schools District.
