The program includes 20 first-year participants and is coordinated by five upperclassmen. The program adviser is Nestor Hernandez, assistant director of Student Engagement.
We focus on teaching introductory web development skills. Participants will learn the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Github. The month will culminate with students developing their own personal websites.
Log in to complete the short form below and submit your entry for consideration, then look in upcoming editions of the newsletter to see if your proposal is one of the finalists.
The winning name will be selected by vote of the class and the winning participant will receive a gift basket of Columbia swag.
Apply to be a student coordinator for the Jumpstarting Aspiring Developers and Entrepreneurs (JADE) program!
Starting in September and continuing throughout the fall semester, JADE coordinators work in conjunction with Marnie Whalen, assistant director of Student Engagement, to organize the week-long JADE program. JADE coordinators are responsible for planning the schedule for the week, choosing companies to visit- and interviewing and selecting program participants.
At least one group representative is required to complete a debrief form detailing learning outcomes and the positive impact of the travel opportunity on the student group. You are welcome to share this form with more than one member of your group if you would like individual responses to be shared with our team.
