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Press Release Archive, 1996
For more information, please contact the CPCUG president.
CPCUG's High School Computer Retreat
On Monday, December 23rd, Capital PC User Group, Inc. (CPCUG), will hold its first computer camp for 30 children ages 13-17. During the week they will receive comprehensive training in Computer Hardware/Software, Cruise the Net, Create Home Pages, and Electronic Mail (E-mail). Their attendance at this camp was made possible by scholarships and contributions provided by private individuals, catering firms, a hair salon, computer firms, and a federal agency.
The purpose of this camp is to teach computing fundamentals to children who do not have access to either computer equipment and/or comprehensive instruction. "We wanted to provide kids with the opportunity to explore the Internet and all the other possibilities a computer background would offer them. I see computer careers providing young people the economic freedom that they so much desire. We view this camp as a real Empowerment Zone," said Lillian Milliner, Maryland Vice President of CPCUG and owner of a local computer training business. "We felt it was time to give back to the community that supports us. Christmas is the perfect time. This training is our gift to the children."
The program was advertised by religious organizations, schools, and businesses. From the names submitted we were able to include many young people from the under-served population. Area organizations including the National Library of Medicine, Anita's Hair Salon, Capital PC User Group, Inc., Encore Catering, FutureTec International, Inc., Holmar Nursing Agency, Leaders for the 21st Century, MEV Computers, MindSpring Enterprises, Inc., and Something Sweet Desserts provided resources to cover supplies, mailings, food, and awards. All the Professional Trainers have waived their training fees for this program.
"We know at this time of year all the kids are thinking about is what Santa will bring. We intend to make learning as enjoyable as possible and give them skills that can help them have a better future." Ms. Milliner stated. The parents are really excited, too; this gives their children something productive to do while they are on vacation." Ms. Milliner continued, "We're thrilled at the support we have received from the community and we hope to provide an expanded camp over the summer."
CPCUG is an independent, non-profit user group dedicated to educating computer users.
For more information on CPCUG's Computer Camp, please contact Lillian Milliner at (301) 963-9445 (h), (301) 933-1717 (o), during the retreat at the CPCUG office at (301) 762-9372, or via e-mail right here at millinerli@aol.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rockville, MD
October 14, 1996--
Free Meet CPCUG 1997 Seminar
Did you just buy a computer and are now wondering how to make it do what you want to do? Thinking about buying a computer and don't know what to buy? Want free prizes? The Capital PC User Group, a 5,000-member nonprofit organization, offers a free Saturday Seminar with prizes and giveaways for current, new and prospective computer owners. Door prizes include software, a modem, Internet service, gift certificates, coupons, polo shirts and T-shirts.
Let us show how CPCUG can help you. Meet people active in many of the twenty-seven Special Interest Groups specializing in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other topics. The monthly magazine publishes a list of volunteers who are available by phone to answer questions and guide you through difficult spots. CPCUG offers free and low-cost classes to get you over hurdles using the Internet, communications programs, word processing, creating your own home page on the World Wide Web and many other topics. The CPCUG electronic computer bulletin board (BBS) is a terrific source of learning from your home or office, and if you don't know how to use a BBS, CPCUG has a free class for that too.
No registration required.
Location: Lipsett Amphitheater, Clinical Center (Building 10), National Institutes of Health, 9000 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
Date: Saturday, November 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
For more information, go to CPCUG's Free Seminars page.
CPCUG Honors 10 Student Computer Scientists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rockville, MD
May 28, 1996
The Capital PC User Group recently honored ten deserving young computer scientists for their contributions to the Montgomery County and Prince George's Regional Science Fairs. The students will receive awards at the June 10th CPCUG General Meeting in the Masur Auditorium at the NIH Bethesda campus. CPCUG members Walt Houser and Richard Biffl judged at science fairs April 13 and 14 in Gaithersburg and Largo.
The user group will present plaques, $50 savings bonds, and one year CPCUG memberships to five students for their special achievements in exploring computer technology. Five other Computer Science Category participants will receive CPCUG certificates. CPCUG also invited these young scientists to send electronic copies of their projects for inclusion on the CPCUG Internet Web site and synopses in the group's publication, the Monitor.
Nine of them have said that they will attend, bringing their exhibits with them.
CPCUG Special Recognition Plaques, $50 savings bonds, and a one year membership go the following:
Kushal Khan, of Potomac, MD, "Searching Cyberspace," for his original research into effective design of information retrieval strategies on the World Wide Web.
Rachana Oza, of North Potomac, MD, "The Chaos Game," for her creative and diligent investigation of the outcomes of a family of chaos models.
Michael Cunningham, of Silver Spring, MD, "How Disk Cache Affects Computer Speed," for his study of a problem facing PC users and his articulate description of how to solve it.
Anna Ferris, of Indian Head, MD, "Pseudo Random Binary Codes," for outstanding research in computer technology.
Bryan Scappini, Oxon Hill, MD, "Data Compression Algorithm Efficiency," for outstanding research in computer technology.
The following students will receive CPCUG certificates of achievement:
Semion Bezrukov, of Rockville, MD, "Program for Ion Channel Signal Selection," for his design and development of computer software to further biomedical research.
Vishal Kapur, of North Potomac, MD, "Neural Networks for Image Recognition: Autonomous Mobile Systems," for his investigation of neural networks to provide autonomous mobility and assist the visually impaired.
Daniel Pawlowski, of North Potomac, MD, "The Relationship Between the Rolling of Real and Virtual Dice." for demonstrating the limitations of computer models in measuring real world events.
Arthur O'Dwyer, of Rockville, MD, "The Robot Routine," for his original software to explore the behavior and properties of a game as conditions are changed.
Masayuki Ikegami, of Potomac, MD, "Gamblers Ambitions," for his three original and entertaining games written in Excel spreadsheets.
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