MOUSE Events

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December 5 – December 13, 2011

MOUSE Students Become Mozilla Hackasaurus Youth Ambassadors

MOUSE Students Become Mozilla Hackasaurus Youth Ambassadors Read More >

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December 3, 2011

Playtech Saturday Returns!

On Saturday December 3rd, MOUSE students visited the Parsons New School for Design to take part in Playtech Saturday. Read More >

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November 16 – November 18, 2011

MOUSE Partners with The LAMP to host Unplugged Podcasting Workshop

NYC MOUSE Squad Students attended a Podcasting Workshop led by The LAMP at Lower East Side Preparatory High School. Read More >

November 5 – November 6, 2011

MOUSE Hosts Falls Team Training!

New York City MOUSE Squad students took part in our annual Fall Team Training, which included exciting hands-on workshops and a great opportunity to meet other Squad members across the city. Read More >

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November 2, 2011

MOUSE and Camp Interactive Students Honored at NY Tech Meetup Event

On November 2nd, students from MOUSE and Camp Interactive, were recognized for their contributions as Summer Interns through the NY Tech Meetup StartUp Summer Program, generously supported by AT&T. Through this program, Rigel Leonard and Neil Narayan participated in exciting internships at TekServe. Read More >

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October 14, 2011

NYC MOUSE Squad Coordinators Attend at 8th Annual Coordinator-Con!

On Friday October 14th, more than 100 MOUSE Squad Coordinators, Connected Learning partners, MOUSE staff and training specialists attended the 8th Annual MOUSE Squad Coordinator-Con at Time Inc. Read More >

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October 6, 2011

NYC Council Member Sanders Recognizes P256Q as MOUSE Squad of the Year 2011

NYC Council Member James Sanders, Jr. was joined by P256Q Principal Oswaldo Roman and members of the MOUSE staff to recognize the very significant accomplishments of the P256Q MOUSE Squads and to celebrate their being named MOUSE Squad of the Year for 2011. Read More >

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September 17, 2011

NYC MOUSE Squad Kickoff at Maker Faire!

NYC MOUSE Squad students kicked off the new school year at Maker Faire, the largest showcase of invention and creativity. Read More >

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September 14, 2011

Students at Hudson High School Recognized as "Best New MOUSE Squad of the Year"

Students and staff of Hudson High School, MOUSE Staff, and two fellow Board Members came together to celebrate the success and achievements of the MOUSE Squad at Hudson. Read More >

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July 27, 2011

Zainab Oni, MOUSE Squad Student, Brings Unique Perspective to TASC Forum on Digital Learning

MOUSE was honored to participate in the Forum on Digital Learning, held by TASC (The After-School Corporation). This event brought together innovators, investors, policy-makers and thought-leaders with educators and youth developers to highlight the potential for using out-of-school time to bring next generation learning to kids with the greatest needs. Read More >

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July 21, 2011

MOUSE Corps Students Tour J.P. Morgan Chase

Wouldn't you like to be given a chance to see what goes on behind-the-scenes at J.P. Morgan Chase Head Quarters? The MOUSE Corps Students sure did! They enjoyed the opportunity to learn about and experience the technology that drives a major corporation with an exclusive tour at J.P. Morgan Chase. Read More >

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July 5 – August 12, 2011

MOUSE Corps Career Pathways Students Enjoy Rewarding Summer Internships

The MOUSE Corps Career Pathways program enjoyed a wonderful year, culminating in placing several students in exciting summer internships. Through these internships, students have developed a better understanding of how they can apply their interests and technology skills in their future careers. Read More >

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June 28, 2011

MOUSE Corps Shadowship Celebration

MOUSE Corps students and their Shadowship mentors enjoyed cake, games, and discussing their experiences at the 2011 MOUSE Corps Shadowship celebration. Read More >

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June 26 – June 27, 2011

MOUSE Corps Students Shine at ISTE 2011 Conference

At ISTE 2011, the MOUSE Corps students presented their Gar-Blog and SolTech projects, discussed MOUSE with the crowd, and spoke on a student panel moderated by Karen Cator about technology integration in schools. Read More >

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June 6, 2011

2011 MOUSE Squad of the Year Award Winners

This year we received many incredible submissions, and after a difficult decision process we are proud to announce the winners of the 2011 MOUSE Squad of the Year and Best New MOUSE Squad of the Year Awards. Read More >

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June 6, 2011

MOUSE 2011 D.I.Y. Competition Winners

This year's winners of the D.I.Y. Contest were chosen from the many hilarious and informative projects received from all around the country. Read More >

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June 4, 2011

MOUSE at the Third Annual Emoti-Con

Emoti-Con 2011, the New York City Youth New Technology and Digital Media Festival, featured student projects, speakers, and panel members from MOUSE at the New School for Design. Read More >

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May 23 – May 25, 2011

MOUSE Presents at National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Summit

NCWIT, the National Center for Women & Information Technology, is dedicated to increasing the participation of girls and women in computing and IT. MOUSE was honored to present its programs during the K-12 Alliance "Share-a-Thon," an interactive fair built around learning, networking and collaboration. Read More >

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April 30, 2011

IS 318 MOUSE Squad Students Provide Exceptional Technical Support at NY Connected Learning Workshop

The MOUSE Squad at the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology through the Arts (IS 318) played a valued tech support role for the students and parents attending the Connected Learning Workshop. Read More >

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April 9, 2011

MOUSE Students Attend Playtech Saturday

On Saturday April 9th, over 60 MOUSE students and coordinators attended Playtech Saturday hosted at the Parsons New School for Design. Read More >

The list of what I have learned from the MOUSE Squad program can go on forever. The training has helped me to be confident about what I do and has taught me... read more ›

– Jessica Alberto, MOUSE Squad Member, Thomas A. Edison Career & Technology High School

TechCrew allows me to start my day working with a group of students that have true passion and dedication…TechCrew teaches our students how to work as part of a group and leaves them... read more ›

– Marcos Alcozer, Northside College Prep High School, Chicago

MOUSE Squad has provided invaluable assistance to our school and made technology easy for our entire staff. Those on MOUSE Squad are surrounded by students who are successful inside and outside the classroom. read more ›

– Anthony Barbetta, Principal, Thomas A. Edison Career & Technology High School

I recognize MOUSE for its dedication to providing our city’s schools with the technological tools and support to keep our children competitive in the information age. read more ›

– Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City

The experiences that MOUSE provides its participants help ensure that high school graduates are prepared for good jobs during the summer and in their future careers. MOUSE’s unique emphasis on technology training... read more ›

– Gale Brewer, New York City Council Member, Technology Committee Chair

I love finishing school and coming to MOUSE. I love the teamwork and the time to learn new things about computers. read more ›

– Aram Buenaventura, MOUSE Squad Member, High School for Arts & Technology

MOUSE and SAP apply the same core values – quality, integrity, commitment, and passion – to our organizations. We see MOUSE Corps students as our next generation of employees and customers. MOUSE empowers... read more ›

– Ron Carolan, Chief Financial Officer, SAP Global Marketing

We must leverage technology to provide engaging, powerful learning experiences for all students, giving them authentic tools to solve real-world problems and opportunities to become better prepared for our globally competitive workforce. read more ›

– Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education

When I started the internship, my manager brought me to the trading floor. It was the best thing in the world to see all the traders and to know they were my clients,... read more ›

– Duckens Durosier, MOUSE Squad Alum, George Wingate High School

Being on MOUSE Squad adds to my experience in school by making me confident about myself. read more ›

– Daniela Fernandez, MOUSE Squad Member, Sylvandale Middle School, California

Our MOUSE Squad students stand a little taller. They recognize that they have special skills and are respected for it.

– Dr. Katherine Flori, MOUSE Squad Coordinator, W.C Byrant High School, New York

To me, programs like this don't exactly go to every school around. I enjoy the program and what they teach. My interest in technology has enhanced greatly because of MOUSE Squad. read more ›

– Ally Garcia, MOUSE Squad Member, High School for Arts & Technology

Participating in the MOUSE Squad gave me a true sense of purpose. I never could have imagined in just 8 years, I would be CEO of my own technology consulting firm and... read more ›

– Juan Garzon, MOUSE Squad Alum, Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts & Technology,

The people at MOUSE are a living, breathing testament to the notion that when an organization is centered around a thoughtful and attainable goal—staffed by competent, bright and passionate individuals—there is very little... read more ›

– Mehran Ghaffarsamar , MOUSE Intern, Baruch College

Our MOUSE Squad students are demonstrating leadership skills, learning about responsibilities and how to communicate with adults. This program is inspiring our students and giving them a glimpse of future career opportunities. read more ›

– Carla Haakma, Principal, Los Arboles Elementary School, California

MOUSE Squad students learn many skills frequently cited by employers as keys to success in the workplace, including leadership, communication, teamwork problem solving and time management. read more ›

– Jan Half, Executive Director, MOUSE Squad of California

We recognize that student attendance and graduation are increasingly important issues facing public schools. We are looking to target specific schools as we have seen the TechCrew program have a positive impact in... read more ›

– Victor Herrera, Director of Technology, Theodore Roosevelt High School, Chicago

For our school, MOUSE Squad plays an integral role in supporting our technology, saving us both time and money. But more importantly, students participate in positive experiences that give them a strong... read more ›

– Seth Hubbert, Faculty Coordinator, High School for Arts & Technology

What excites me most about MOUSE Squad is going to fix computers and hanging out with friends. I really think MOUSE Squad pushes you to try and learn new things. read more ›

– Danielle Jacobs, MOUSE Squad Member, Cooper High School, Abilene Texas

I feel like I'm a part of an important team that keeps the school running more efficiently...Being on TechCrew helps improve the leadership qualities that we, as students, are developing for the future. read more ›

– Edwin Le, Northside College Preparatory High School, Chicago

MOUSE has been able to light my path of maturity. Being shown everything I can do, and looking back at everything I’ve been a part of, I now realize what I want... read more ›

– Ryan Mason, MOUSE Squad Alum, School of the Future

MOUSE Squad has taught me the skills I need for the future. read more ›

– Ismelda Monegro, Bea Fuller Rodgers School, New York

MOUSE brought me where I stand today and gave me real life work experience. MOUSE taught me about leadership and teamwork, and that there is no such thing as a bad idea. read more ›

– Dhondup Namgyal, MOUSE Corps Member, International High School

The MOUSE Squad students are very curious and want to learn. Everyone knows about the MOUSE Squad in this school. read more ›

– Emmanuel Ourum, CUNY Intern, PS 43 MOUSE Squad

Leadership, pride, self confidence and a sense of responsibility -- this is the impact of the MOUSE Squad program on our students. read more ›

– Norma Perez, Principal, Bea Fuller Rodgers School, New York

MOUSE Squad has proven time and again that students who graduate after participating are more equipped for the next stage in their lives, especially in today’s vast information technology world. This program... read more ›

– Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council

Thanks to Abilene Independent School District (AISD) for incorporating such a program and major kudos to Nathan Monroe, MOUSE Squad Coordinator, ATEMS. He actively leads a group that daily makes the teacher’s lives... read more ›

– Rebecca Rampy, Instruction Technology Specialist, Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (ATEMS) in Abilene, Texas

MOUSE empowers students to lead and support the use of technology in their schools, while also helping them to discover their creative, technological, and learning potential. read more ›

– Linda G. Roberts, National Consultant on Technology and Education

I thank MOUSE for starting my career. Without MOUSE, I would not be as successful as I am today. read more ›

– Mendy Rodriguez, MOUSE Squad Alum; Junior Analyst, IT Service Desk, Time Inc.

Thanks to efforts of MOUSE, young people throughout New York City will have the opportunity to better their lives and become productive members of our society.

– Charles E. Schumer, United States Senator for New York

I commend MOUSE for improving the educational opportunities for young people, motivating them to attend college and preparing them for high quality jobs in the future. read more ›

– José E. Serrano, Congressman, 16th District of New York

Watching MOUSE Squad grow from a pilot to an established entity has been a thrilling experience. I’ve seen my students grow from tentative kids, virtually afraid of touching machines, to savvy technicians,... read more ›

– Kiri Soares, Principal, Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

MOUSE has provided life changing experiences for me that have added tremendously to my passion for technology… regardless of the company or industry, you will always need technology and the skills we learn... read more ›

– Leroy Tindi, MOUSE Squad Alum, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy

We try to focus on career readiness, laying the foundation and opening their eyes to careers they might consider in the future. I tell my students that if they want to be... read more ›

– Matthew Valia, MOUSE Squad Coordinator, Berta A. Drefus School

MOUSE is an excellent example of rethinking how to put students at the center of their own learning and reorganizing schools around their motivations and strengths. read more ›

– Arthur VanderVeen, Chief of Innovation Strategy and Policy, NYC Department of Education

Through the CPS TechCrew program, I have learned how to explore computers, how to fix problems that are usually deferred to someone else, and what it's like to work on a team that... read more ›

– Simon Vecchioni, CPS TechCrew Member, Northside College Prep High School, Chicago

I believe strongly in public education and the opportunity it can and should provide to all. MOUSE provides a valuable service, closing the gap between heavily resourced schools and those in underserved areas. read more ›

– Peter Vincent, Head of Human Resources, Time Inc.

What excites me most about being part of this program is that I get to interact with other students who share the same goals and who hope to learn more on how to... read more ›

– Monique Williams, Chicago TechCrew Member, Tarkington School of Excellence

MOUSE taught me perspective, a way of working with people and how to think, speak and write in a professional way. read more ›

– Syed Zaidi, MOUSE Squad Alum, Baccalaureate School for Global Education