By Business Wire, March 04, 2013, 12:23:00 PM EDT
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders Design Software, Build Robots and Run
an Obstacle Course
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Continuing its efforts to support technology education, JPMorgan Chase
(NYSE:JPM) is hosting a day of service at three Chicago schools where
company professionals will help introduce middle school students to the
power of technology and the opportunities it can bring.
Using robotics, the JPMorgan Chase volunteer will introduce fourth,
fifth and sixth grade students to software algorithm design and robot
programming, teaching core technology skills. Using Lego Mindstorms
Robots, JPMorgan Chase employees will teach students the basic mechanics
of software, how to design robotic software, and coach the students and
their robots through an advanced obstacle course.
"JPMorgan Chase is proud to participate in educational events like the
Youth Day of Service," said JPMorgan Chase Chief Information Officer Guy
Chiarello. "Students learn better when they enjoy the lesson, and what
better combination than teaching these core technology skills while
allowing students the fun and creative outlet of building robots? It's a
win-win for everyone."
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Tuesday, March 5 from 1-3PM
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Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
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1645 W. 18th Place
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Chicago, IL 60608
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Wednesday, March 6 from 12-3PM
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Moos Elementary School
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1711 N. California Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Thursday, March 7 from 12:30-3:30PM
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Spencer Technology Academy
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214 N. Lavergne Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60644
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In addition to Chicago, JPMorgan Chase will host more than ten Days of
Service in the following cities throughout 2013: Columbus, Oh; Tampa,
FL; Houston and Dallas, Tex.; Wilmington, Delaware; Jersey City, New
Jersey; New York, NY; Phoenix, Ariz.; Bournemouth, UK; Beijing, China;
Mumbai, India; São Paulo, Brazil.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a leading global financial services
firm with assets of $2.3 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is
a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and
small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing,
asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones
Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in
the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate,
institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase
brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
Source: Chase