The Institute of Computing (IC) at Unicamp held the final class of the extension project on June 27th.Hello, Worlds!"The event marked the end of the semester-long learning cycle and promoted an intense program focused on the exchange of experiences and bringing students from the public education system closer to the university environment. In the project, programming classes are entirely planned and taught by undergraduate students from Unicamp itself, who volunteer as tutors for the young people."
During the visit, the students were able to get a close look at the IC's infrastructure — including laboratories, classrooms, the athletic association, and the academic center — experiencing the academic routine at Unicamp. The event also included the participation of the project's supervising professor, Emanuel Felipe Duarte, who shared his research journey and led a discussion on the importance of ethics in technology and professional responsibility in Computer Science.
The integration with the academic community was completed with the presence of several other student organizations from the Institute, namely Gamux, MFP (Women's Programming Marathon), Unicamp E-Racing, and IRIS Data Science. They presented their projects, demonstrating to visitors that the university experience goes far beyond the classroom and generates opportunities for personal development and social impact.
The highlight of the day was the Project Showcase, in which the students of “Olá, Mundos!” themselves presented the work they had developed throughout the semester. The exhibition crowned months of dedication, highlighting the technical evolution, creativity, and commitment of the young people to the projects they created.
The impact of the campus immersion could be felt in the participants' accounts. For Breno, a 14-year-old student at the Jardim Ouro Preto State School, the experience opened new horizons: "It changed my way of thinking about the world's technology, and thanks to that, now I want to be part of Unicamp," the student highlighted.
For the project members, the conclusion of this cycle reinforces the initiative's central purpose: to democratize computer science education, awaken new vocations, and demonstrate the transformative potential of technology.
How to support the project
To ensure the continuity of activities and expand the social impact in schools in the next semester, “Olá, Mundos!” is open to new partnerships and sponsorships with companies, organizations, and supporters who share the mission of democratizing computer science education. Access the email: olamundos@ic.unicamp.br
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