2025 UCG Summer Camp Highlights

2025 UCG Summer Camp - Students working on projects
2025 UCG Summer Camp - Students working on projects

This summer marked the fourth consecutive year that the Urban Coders Guild (UCG) summer camp was held at the University of Tulsa (TU), thanks the our continued collaboration with our Computer Simulation and Gaming (CSG) program. This initiative has become a vital bridge for underrepresented youth, offering them access to cutting-edge technology that might otherwise be out of reach.

2025 UCG Summer Camp - Students working on Game Development projects

2025 UCG Summer Camp – Students working on Game Development projects

This year’s camp served 104 students across two locations. Programs included Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Unity Game Development at the TU, and an Intro to Python camp offered off campus.

At the heart of this success are the instructors who dedicated their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of tech leaders. Among them was Bridget Kurr, a graduate from our very own CSG program. Bridget’s journey through TU’s CSG program not only highlights the value of these programs but also sets an example for current students.

2025 UCG Summer Camp - Students ask questions during camp

2025 UCG Summer Camp – Students ask questions during camp

Beyond the summer camp, UCG remains committed to fostering tech literacy through its after-school program. Open to both middle and high school students, this initiative offers a continuation of learning opportunities, starting on September 8th at Langston-Tulsa. Applications are now open, and we encourage students to apply online at https://form.typeform.com/to/SVxsSTcu

2025 UCG Summer Camp - Students collaborating on projects

2025 UCG Summer Camp – Students collaborating on projects

Once again, we are proud to partner with Urban Coders Guild. It is always a pleasure working with Mikeal Vaughn, founder and Executive Director, and Devin Foster, UCG Operations Manager. Join us as we celebrate this year’s achievements and look forward to tomorrow’s possibilities.

Professor Akram

Akram Taghavi-Burris has over 15 years of experience teaching game development and design, along with computer graphics, animation, and web development in higher education. Akram has an M.Ed. and is currently program coordinator and instructor of Computer Simulation & Gaming (CSG) in the Tandy School of Computer Science at the University of Tulsa.

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