How coding with empathy can make science more inclusive

Empatico connects middle schoolers from the U.S. and Egypt to bridge cultural gaps and bring more diversity to science and technology.

Students prepare to meet their partner class. (Photo credit: Anas Hossam)
Students work on a “Happy Maps” activity. (Photo credit: Anas Hossam)
Maryam Sherif, a program facilitator, introduces the Coding with Empathy Challenge to students. (Photo credit: Anas Hossam)
Program facilitators Maryam Sherif (L) and Nadine Ahmed (R) introduce algorithms to students. (Photo credit: Anas Hossam)

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