{"id":8637,"date":"2026-09-25T14:07:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:08:56","slug":"trrs-computer-science-students-explore-future-of-stem-at-code-afrique-2026-academic-city-university-x-cornell-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/2026\/09\/25\/trrs-computer-science-students-explore-future-of-stem-at-code-afrique-2026-academic-city-university-x-cornell-university\/","title":{"rendered":"TRRS Computer Science Students Explore Future of STEM at Code Afrique 2026 (Academic City University x Cornell University)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our Lower 6 Computer Science students recently participated in <strong>Code Afrique 2026<\/strong>, an intensive four-day workshop held at Academic City University, in partnership with Cornell University.<\/p>\n<p>Designed to nurture the next generation of global technology leaders, the programme provided our students with foundational and intermediate exposure to cutting-edge fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Computer Science concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the high-impact event, TRRS students engaged in hands-on coding sessions, AI and data science hackathons, and a final project presentation and awards ceremony. The cohort benefited from campus tours, college preparation panels, and priceless networking opportunities, including direct interactions and mentorship from international faculty and educators from Cornell University and Academic City University.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to the distinguished event facilitators who guided our students, including Prof. Hakim Weatherspoon, Prof. Robbert Van Renesse, and LeeAnn Roberts from Cornell University, alongside Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Dr. Sena Agbodjah, Dr. Reginald Arthur, and the Academic City University team.<\/p>\n<p>This enriching experience directly aligns with The Roman Ridge School\u2019s (TRRS) ethos of promoting academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and digital literacy. By encouraging curiosity and early engagement with global technological opportunities, TRRS continues its commitment to holistic student development and preparing future-ready leaders in STEM.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to our Lower 6 Computer Science students for representing TRRS so exceptionally at this prestigious event!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8625 \" src=\"http:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1167\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique-1536x654.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theromanridgeschool.org\/therr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Code-Afrique.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Lower 6 Computer Science students recently participated in Code Afrique 2026, an intensive four-day workshop held at Academic City University, in partnership with Cornell University. 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