Curious about computer science?
Curious about computer science?
CS KickStart is a week-long introduction to computer science for Michigan freshmen with little to no experience!
CS KickStart is a week-long introduction to computer science for Michigan freshmen with little to no experience!
Learn to Code
Learn to Code
Get hands-on programming experience with guidance from current students.
Get hands-on programming experience with guidance from current students.
Connect with Students
Connect with Students
Meet other students interested in the same fields you're considering.
Meet other students interested in the same fields you're considering.
Explore Careers
Explore Careers
Think software engineering is the only thing you can do with a CS degree? Think again!
Think software engineering is the only thing you can do with a CS degree? Think again!
2024 Organizers
2024 Organizers
Emily Abrams
Emily Abrams
she/her/hers
Emily will be a senior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She is majoring in Computer Science after attending CS KickStart as a freshman. She really appreciated how CSK provided an opportunity to explore different career possibilities and to learn new skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment, and she had an amazing time getting to know future classmates and developing an interest in pursuing technology in her future. In her free time, Emily loves skiing, playing guitar, and exploring Ann Arbor!
Emily will be a senior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She is majoring in Computer Science after attending CS KickStart as a freshman. She really appreciated how CSK provided an opportunity to explore different career possibilities and to learn new skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment, and she had an amazing time getting to know future classmates and developing an interest in pursuing technology in her future. In her free time, Emily loves skiing, playing guitar, and exploring Ann Arbor!
Abby Hart
Abby Hart
she/her/hers
Abby will be a senior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in User Experience Design. Before CS KickStart week, she was not considering majoring in anything remotely tech-related, but after the program she immediately changed her mind! Now, she feels a lot more confident in the classes and organizations she's involved with at school. Abby loves Pokémon, discovering new music, trying new restaurants in Ann Arbor, and playing the NYT mini crossword!
Abby will be a senior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in User Experience Design. Before CS KickStart week, she was not considering majoring in anything remotely tech-related, but after the program she immediately changed her mind! Now, she feels a lot more confident in the classes and organizations she's involved with at school. Abby loves Pokémon, discovering new music, trying new restaurants in Ann Arbor, and playing the NYT mini crossword!
Jessica Zhang
Jessica Zhang
she/her/hers
Jessica will be a junior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business. Before college, Jessica never had the opportunity to take computer science classes, but CSK offered her the perfect introduction. After camp week, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in tech, and excitedly walked into her first EECS course. In her free time, Jessica loves creating music with her friends, stargazing, and playing tennis!
Jessica will be a junior in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business. Before college, Jessica never had the opportunity to take computer science classes, but CSK offered her the perfect introduction. After camp week, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in tech, and excitedly walked into her first EECS course. In her free time, Jessica loves creating music with her friends, stargazing, and playing tennis!
Maurice Tobiano
Maurice Tobiano
she/her/hers
Maurice will be a junior in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts, double majoring in History and FTVM, and minoring in Law, Justice, and Social Change. Although Maurice is not pursuing tech, she appreciates the introductory CS experience from CSK and believes that everyone should learn some basic coding! She's enthralled to create a supportive community of #WomenInStem #slay. In her free time, Maurice loves binging movies, traveling, and playing Tetris!
Maurice will be a junior in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts, double majoring in History and FTVM, and minoring in Law, Justice, and Social Change. Although Maurice is not pursuing tech, she appreciates the introductory CS experience from CSK and believes that everyone should learn some basic coding! She's enthralled to create a supportive community of #WomenInStem #slay. In her free time, Maurice loves binging movies, traveling, and playing Tetris!
Nisha Koshy
Nisha Koshy
she/her/hers
Nisha will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in computer science. She has always had an passion for tech and how it can be used to solve issues in the world, and she is interested in combining computer science and the arts and is committed to the mission of helping more women get involved in the STEM field. Her interests outside of academics include painting, playing piano, and reading!
Nisha will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in computer science. She has always had an passion for tech and how it can be used to solve issues in the world, and she is interested in combining computer science and the arts and is committed to the mission of helping more women get involved in the STEM field. Her interests outside of academics include painting, playing piano, and reading!
Ava Esselman
Ava Esselman
she/her/hers
Ava will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in aerospace engineering and intending to minor in computer science and business. Prior to CSK, she didn't have any coding experience, but the program gave her the confidence to take on EECS courses and projects with ease. Through CSK, Ava met an amazing group of motivated peers who have supported her and become some of her closest friends. In her free time, Ava loves reading, traveling, and building things.
Ava will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in aerospace engineering and intending to minor in computer science and business. Prior to CSK, she didn't have any coding experience, but the program gave her the confidence to take on EECS courses and projects with ease. Through CSK, Ava met an amazing group of motivated peers who have supported her and become some of her closest friends. In her free time, Ava loves reading, traveling, and building things.
Ally Wang
Ally Wang
she/her/hers
Ally will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in biomedical engineering and planning on minoring in computer science. Ally believes that tech is extremely interdisciplinary, and that diverse interests can be integrated into both programming and tech at large. She believes that CSK is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity and had a lot of fun with her cohort. Outside of academics, Ally loves to create art and listen to music in all genres and languages.
Ally will be a sophomore in the College of Engineering, majoring in biomedical engineering and planning on minoring in computer science. Ally believes that tech is extremely interdisciplinary, and that diverse interests can be integrated into both programming and tech at large. She believes that CSK is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity and had a lot of fun with her cohort. Outside of academics, Ally loves to create art and listen to music in all genres and languages.