CS Education Week
Every December, the Allen School celebrates National Computer Science Education Week* – an initiative led by CSEdweek.org. *The 2025 National CSEd Week is celebrated from 12/8/25-12/14/25 but we celebrate a week early due to UW’s class schedule.
Come Celebrate with Us!
Join us in celebrating the 2025 Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) from December 1st – December 5th! We are hosting a series of virtual and in-person activities designed for high school students but middle school students are welcome, too!.
UW in the High School Information Session (Virtual)
Monday, December 1st from 7:00PM – 8:00PM PT
Audience: High school teachers in Washington state
The UW in the High School (UWHS) program offers teachers a unique opportunity to provide their students with access to University of Washington courses right from their own classrooms. Through this dual credit or concurrent enrollment program, students can earn college credit for courses like CSE 121 (Introduction to Computer Programming I), CSE 122 (Introduction to Computer Programming II), CSE 163 (Intermediate Data Programming), and CSE 180 (Introduction to Data Science), all at no cost for Washington state public school students. By partnering with the Allen School, you can offer your students a challenging and enriching curriculum, helping them build skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.
Machine Learning Workshop (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 2nd from 4:30PM – 5:30PM PT
Audience: High school & middle school students
Dive into the world of Machine Learning at this exciting workshop. Discuss the ethics of machine learning, get hands-on experience, and discover how this tech is reshaping our world. Leave with a deep understanding of machine learning’s potential and ethical considerations. No programming experience is required.
Build Your Own Website (In-person, UW’s Seattle Campus)
Wednesday, December 3rd from 4:30PM – 5:30PM PT
Audience: High school & middle school students
Build and personalize your own website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript! In this hands-on session, students will learn how websites are structured, styled, and made interactive, then create a personal portfolio page to showcase their creativity. No programming experience is required. Register early! This session has a limited capacity of 50 participants.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Learning Tools (Virtual)
Thursday, December 4th from 4:30PM – 5:30PM PT
Audience: High school & middle school students
Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Join us for an intro to AI and the cool learning tools it powers! This session is a great way to explore how AI is changing the way we learn and interact with technology.
Allen School Direct-to-Major Information Session (Virtual and In-person on the UW’s Seattle Campus)
Friday, December 5th from 3:30PM – 4:30PM PT
Audience: High school students and their loved ones
Learn about applying to the Allen School directly from high school through the Direct to Major (DTM) admissions pathway—no college coursework required. This session is perfect for students planning to apply as as a first-year applicant to the University of Washington and the Allen School.
Contact Us!
If you have any questions about our CS Education Week events or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at outreach@cs.washington.edu!