Conrad Weiser Students Shine in Computer Programming Competition

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A team of students from Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, PA, recently captured first place and a $500 prize in Widener University’s annual computer programming challenge. More than 44 teams of 2-3 students each squared off in the Oct. 30 competition. The teams worked to complete a series of programming problems and were judged on accuracy and speed. Members of the first place team included Nate Jacobs, Chris Gardner and Trevor Sprinkle. They are pictured with Dr. Suk-Chung Yoon (far left), chair of the computer science department at Widener, their instructor Arlan Dietrich (holding the trophy) and Dr. Harry Augensen (far right), associate dean of science at Widener.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. The university’s campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., serve some 6,700 students. Visit the university website, www.widener.edu.