Idaho Public Television will air a documentary on vaping and its effects on the lives of young people in Idaho. One of the experts interviewed for the documentary is senior Abucar Mohamed.
She was already interested in The College of Idaho and the PEAK curriculum, but when she saw online photos of a robust Outdoor Program (OP), she knew she had found the footing for her next step.
The project, titled “She Codes for Peace – Girl Empowerment through Coding,” used computer coding to connect young women, in Angola and beyond, so they can learn what is possible.
The Student Affairs Division recognizes one student each semester for their important contributions to the College’s culture. The award is given to students nominated by staff and faculty as someone who best embodies the values of the College community. Those values include community, integrity, leadership, and service.
I wanted to inform people of the importance of issues relating to the environment upon which we all depend, as well as actions we can take to improve and sustain it.
The conference featured students from 65 different colleges and universities from 25 different states, including UCLA, Stanford, NYU, and Cal-Berkeley. There was a total of 25 awards handed out, three of which went to students from the College.
While she was not awarded one of the cash prizes, what she earned could prove more beneficial – the feedback, the opportunity to talk to people about her business and her home, and the growth of her professional network.
Truksa found out his essay had won just a few weeks before the conference and he was able to attend to receive his award, give a presentation on the topic, and spend time around people with similar interests.
The project, titled, “She Codes for Peace – Girl Empowerment through Coding” is about using computer coding to connect young women, in Angola and beyond, so they can learn what is possible.
