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| Working on library PCs to develop mobile applications. |
This summer Gaithersburg Library hosted a group of high
school students working in collaboration with Montgomery County Public Schools
and the Food and Drug Administration in a program called aimHI. These past few weeks we have watched as
these students went from meeting each other for the first time to working together as a project team to
research, develop and produce a mobile application. Using open web applications and library and
FDA resources these students have learned to use entrepreneurial skill sets to build and develop a product. While
they have had much help from collaboration partners they have been the driving
force behind this product. We have been
thrilled to host them at Gaithersburg
Library and have taken great pride in the
work they have done here. Besides
working in our computer lab, the students
have used some of the libraries free resources. These are available to all of our members
and might spur you on to great things as well. Two highlights are:
Safari Books A collection of over 9000 web-based e-books
that provide a wide variety of technical information. These materials will help
you learn to code, draft a resume, and develop your project management skills,
all useful when you are on your way to the next big thing.
Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center-This database
focuses on health related topics and provides the user with up to the day, current information on their topic of
choice. You can search multiple medical dictionaries
as well as peer-reviewed journals. This database is extremely easy to use and
beats googling what prescription your doctor just gave you any day.
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| One of many lessons on best business practices. |
The students have used a variety of resources and have
come a long way since day one. Visit us
on Monday, July 27 at 1:00 PM as the students will be on hand in
our lobby to demonstrate some of what they have developed.
Labels: Computers, Gaithersburg, STEM, Teens
