Urban Apps + Maps Studios

10/31/2015

Check out this article about one of our intern Nick

A Northeast Philadelphia high school senior was honored this week for creating a video game aimed at encouraging education.

07/15/2015

An Apps+Maps intern Nick Madehdou doing some impressive work!

After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Thomas Dixon decided to record his memories digitally. To turn this vision into a mobile app, Blackstone Launchpad introduced him to 17-year-old developer Nicodemus Madehdou.

03/16/2015

Check this great article about our program on Knight Foundation's web site.

The Urban Apps & Maps Studios initiative at Temple University is connecting urban high school students with digital technology to ...

03/13/2015

Tomorrow on March 14th is Workshop 2; Advanced Web Design & programming. Participants will learn about what Javascript is and it's role in webpages. http://appsnmaps.temple.edu/workshops/.

03/04/2015

Our workshop continues...

03/03/2015

Wants to build a small “nightlight” that will turn on when movement is detected? there is still time to register for https://appsanmaps.ticketleap.com/workshops/dates

02/18/2015

Our the first workshop; Intro to Web Design & programming (free registration) is next Saturday Feb 28th. Only 4 spots left! Register now http://appsnmaps.temple.edu/workshops/

Urban Apps+Maps Studios offers a range of workshops throughout the spring for entering grades 8 through 12, and The workshop is limited to 15 participants, so secure a spot register early!. These workshops will provide the rich hands-on experience to the participants on the following subject areas:…

02/11/2015

This spring Urban Apps+Maps Studios at Temple University is organizing workshops on Web and mobile apps development for high school students. The first session is free! If you are current or former Apps & Maps students, all sessions are free. http://appsnmaps.temple.edu/workshops/

02/04/2015

The upcoming fifth annual Fox DESIGNchallenge is an excellent opportunity to apply your research and problem solving skills while also meeting and collaborating with your peers.

The DESIGNchallenge is a civic innovation competition. Last year over 175 students registered, representing 5 universities, 8 schools at Temple, 26 different departments/disciplines and 5 Philadelphia high schools.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in:
- gaining experience in interdisciplinary work
- applying design thinking skills to create positive social/civic change
- building a consulting resume
- networking with city officials, business leaders and academic peers.
- having your ideas displayed throughout the SEPTA system (Top 3 winning proposals)

Panel Discussion at UArts: February 12, 6-8:00pm
Challenge Kick-off: Fox / Alter Hall, February 20, 4-6:30pm
Competition Day: the Kimmel Center, February 25, 9:30am-5:00pm

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION: http://design.temple.edu/events/fox-design-challenge-2015/

10/31/2014

Qeyno Labs and , in partnership with the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office and the Black Male Engagement network is organizing a Hackathon in Philadelphia to empower the youth of
America .The hackathon is free for participating children and teens who register at http://www.mbkhack.com/. Please share this information with those who are interested in participating.

08/19/2014

Check this article about ' The Evolution To Meek' play . Article by Aran Hart. http://215mag.com/the-evolution-to-meek-temple-bits-program-youth-take-to-the-stage-exploring-history/

An insightful Play depicting a look through the eyes of Philadelphia rap star Meek Mill as he learns through visits from historical figures.

08/15/2014

A blog post about our program on Knight Foundation's web site.

Above: Apps & Maps students working on Gotcha App development. Credit: Urban Apps & Maps Studios. Youngjin Yoo is director ...