South Kingstown High School CTE Computer Science Students Showcase Innovative Projects at URI Cybersecurity Summit
Students from South Kingstown High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Computer Science program recently demonstrated their technical prowess and creativity at the University of Rhode Island Cybersecurity Summit, presenting an impressive array of innovative projects spanning multiple disciplines in computer science and digital design.
Game Development Highlights
Students showcased several engaging gaming projects, including:
- A "Turtle Clicking Game" where players progress by accumulating points and maximizing upgrades
- An innovative "Whack-a-Mole" variant featuring custom timer functionality
- An ambitious open-world game
- A side scrolling game with multiple interconnected rooms, including a challenging level 3 boss room
- A practical "Password Checker" application demonstrating security principles
3D Design and Animation
Standout presentations came from various students who created a elaborate projects using Blender.
Some projects featured:
- Detailed building designs
- One student wrote code that produced a blender project
- Advanced environmental effects including lighting and rain
- Atmospheric elements such as cloud implementations
- Realistic water and tremendous presentation skills
Professional Conference Format
The summit was structured to mirror a professional technology conference, bringing together:
- High school students
- College students
- Industry professionals
- University professors
This format provided students with valuable experience presenting their work in a professional setting while facilitating meaningful interactions with industry experts and academics.
The event showcased how South Kingstown High School's CTE Computer Science program is preparing students for real-world technology careers through hands-on project development and professional presentation opportunities.