Who We Are
CODERS is an educational outreach program that helps under-served schools engage students in coding, computational thinking, and physics, while concurrently developing a deeper understanding of core curriculum like math, reading, and writing. The program is directed by Dr. Keri R. Franklin, who collaborates closely with the other program staff: Dr. Razib Iqbal, Dr. Tammi Davis, Dr. Dianna Piccolo, and Dr. Andrew Homburg.
How We Began
CODERS started at Missouri State in 2020 from a conversation between Dr. Keri Franklin and Dr. Dave Cornelison. Both were working in educational outreach—Dr. Franklin in writing and Dr. Cornelison in physics. Eventually, they assembled a team of world-class educators across the university to plan the CODERS Project and write a proposal for an Education, Innovation, and Research (EIR) grant through the U.S. Department of Education. The CODERS team was awarded a $4 million EIR Early Phase grant in 2021. We are currently working to secure another grant that will be awarded in 2025.
Getting Started with CODERS
Teachers interested in participating in the program can visit the CODERS Information Module to learn more about the program and how to get started.
Announcements
In the CODERS announcements page, you can find out about any news, updates, or reminders relating to CODERS.
Resources
CODERS for Teachers
In CODERS for Teachers, there are important resources, lesson plans, and services, that are only important for teachers.
