Have you ever heard that girls aren't good at programming? I'm here to tell you that people who say that are Wrong. Students of all genders are invited to learn about the past, present, and future of women in computer science. We'll talk about historical figures from Ada Lovelace to Margaret Hamilton, hear from female programmers about what it's like to work in the industry today, and share opportunities for the next generation of computer scientists (that's you!)

If you're like most middle schoolers, the only way you've ever interacted with a computer is using a mouse on a GUI (graphical user interface). Come to this class to learn the basics of the command line, the old-school way to control a computer using only text input.

Where does the internet exist physically? The question almost doesn't make sense, but the internet we use every day is supported by a whole host of hardware, cables, and devices that we never see. This class will follow a webpage's journey from data center to your computer and examine some of the stops it makes along the way.

Have you ever wondered how people used computers before graphical user interfaces? The answer is with a command line interface. A CLI is a powerful tool still used today to control a computer just by typing! Take this class to learn the basics of how and why to use the command line.

Learn how to make some basic recipes, like pancakes and bacon, homemade mac and cheese, and chocolate chip cookies. Impress your friends with your ability to feed yourself and get a head start on being self-reliant.

Ever wonder how computers work on the inside? This class explores some some of the basic operations of computers through interactive role-playing. You will literally pretend to be a computer in order to understand them better.

If you're like most middle schoolers, the only way you've ever interacted with a computer is using a mouse on a GUI (graphical user interface). Come to this class to learn the basics of the command line, the old-school way to control a computer using only text input.

Out-class all your friends with some fancy swing moves at the next dance! Learn the basic steps plus awesome turns & spins, and maybe even a dip if you're adventurous. Plus we have tasty brownies!

Learn to play SET, a fun and fast-paced game of matching shapes and colors, and practice playing with some new friends.

out-class all your friends with some fancy swing moves at the next dance! learn the basic steps plus awesome turns & spins, and maybe even a dip if you're adventurous. plus we have tasty brownies!

High school classes too slow? Frustrated by lack of depth and interesting problems? There's a vast array of options for independent study online -- but where should you start? This class will be a short introduction to some of the best options for online learning, such as Project Euler, Codeacademy, Khan Academy, Quizlet, OCW and edX. Come learn how to learn!

Come play Set, a fun and fast-paced game of pattern spotting. We'll probably run a game for beginners and a game for more experienced players, so feel free to drop in and learn how to play or practice your skills.

How do computers and the internet really work? In this class we'll try to answer that question with life-sized human-powered simulations. Come pretend to be a keyboard, a CPU, or a server!

Middle school classes too slow? Frustrated by lack of depth and interesting problems? There's a vast array of options for independent study online -- but where should you start? This class will be a short introduction to some of the best options for online learning, such as Project Euler, Codeacademy, Khan Academy, Quizlet, OCW and edX. Come learn how to learn!

Do you want to try a dish whose name translated to English literally means "things you like, cooked"? Come learn about Okonomiyaki! Okonomiyaki is a kind of Japanese savory pancake made with cabbage, green onions and thinly sliced pork belly [essentially bacon] plus all sorts of fun and tasty toppings. The word is made up of symbols which literally mean "things you like, cooked." This class will teach you how to make this delicious treat and also teach some basics of Japanese culture and cuisine. We'll also have ramune sodas and some other Japanese treats!

Come learn the secret arts of making pie! We'll start by teaching you how to make easy and perfect crusts and then fill them with pecans, pumpkins, berries, meat, veggies, cheese and other delicious things. We'll even teach you a little about some of the cool properties of the other kind of pi and send you home with some tasty and reliable recipes to impress your friends and family with.

Did you know that in addition to his classic science fiction stories, Isaac Asimov also wrote joke books? And guides to Shakespeare and the Bible? And mystery novels? And three autobiographies? Come learn about this science fiction icon and some of this various works, from I, Robot to the popular science column he wrote monthly for over thirty years. There will also be time for discussing ideas in science fiction and literature.

Impress all your friends with some super classy swing dancing! Learn the basics of swing, and a few fun moves to get you started. Beginners welcome; it’s a ton of fun.

Love science fiction? Want to learn more about how it developed and who developed it? Think spending every Saturday discussing science fiction and society sounds excellent? Come to this class and learn about the lives and times of eight of the most respected science fiction authors ever--Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, William Gibson, Orson Scott Card, Douglas Adams--and how their work shaped science fiction and the world. We'll discuss each author’s life and time period, best-known works, prominent or repeated themes and ideas, and contributions to the genre of science fiction and also science fiction as a whole, its common themes and ideas, and its influence on society and other forms of art. This class will be about 1/4 lecture, 1/4 in-class readings and 1/2 class discussion, with no required homework. If you want to argue a case for the inclusion of a different author shoot me an email at zoesnape@mit.edu with your argument and I will consider it. **PLEASE NOTE--SPOILER ALERT: Like most literary discussion, we will discuss the endings of some books in almost all of our classes. If you think this will totally spoil your experience then please don't sign up for this class.

Learn the secret of an easy and excellent homemade pie crust and then test it out with four different kinds of sweet and savory pies--blueberry, apple, pecan and meat.

Set is an awesome game that's all about finding patterns as quickly as you can... come play with us!

Learn how to roll your own delicious sushi (and sample the results at the end)!

Discover some of the many works of one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time! Isaac Asimov was a pioneer of science fiction, the inventor of the term "robotics," and a writer of science non-fiction in almost every scientific discipline, history, theology and even jokes. This class will explore Asimov's life and works alongside the history of science fiction and robotics and get to read and discuss some of his short stories and scientific essays.