Computer Coding Camp (MSU CEMSE)

Provided By

Morgan State University's Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education

MSU Computer Coding Camps offer students opportunities to learn Python and other coding languages as they work with MSU computer science majors to learn about career pathways.

Logic Model

Program Activities

Students

Learn Python and other coding languages
Work with MSU computer science majors to learn about career pathways

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students

Learn coding skills
Gain awareness of STEM career pathways

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students

Increased student engagement and interest in STEM (formal and informal)
Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence)
Increased participant awareness of, and interest in STEM research and careers

Participant Perspectives

Participant perspectives reflect survey responses from 2025-2026, the first year of survey administration.

Of 103 student participants, 63 responded to the survey.

Students

Grades 6-16

Disagree
Slightly Agree
Moderately Agree
Strongly Agree

Computer Coding Camp improved my knowledge of Python commands (e.g., input, loops, conditional statements).

55.6% 31.7%

n = 63 valid responses

Computer Coding Camp improved my skills for coding in Python to meet a need or address a problem.

9.5% 44.4% 41.3%

n = 63 valid responses

Computer Coding Camp improved my confidence in using Python in the future.

9.5% 41.3% 28.6% 20.6%

n = 63 valid responses

Computer Coding Camp improved my confidence in communicating about or explaining Python to others.

22.2% 41.3% 22.2% 14.3%

n = 63 valid responses

Computer Coding Camp improved my ability to apply Python to a tangible product.

50.8% 28.6% 14.3%

n = 63 valid responses

Program Data

Program data includes participants from both years of Base Period (2024-2025 and 2025-2026).

Students

152 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category	Count	%
Military-connected	23	15.1%
Not Military-connected Student	129	84.9%

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