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Pursuit of Innovation (Pi515)

@pi515_ia

We outfit the next generation of programmers to change their world. Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s demands, one student at a time.

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Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Tama Gardoud Tama will be studying engineering, starting at DMACC before transferring to a state school to finish her degree. Tama was the 3rd place winner of this year’s GEI challenge with Draped, stylish and protective headscarves. #Pi515 #graduate

Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Tama Gardoud

Tama will be studying engineering, starting at DMACC before transferring to a state school to finish her degree. Tama was the 3rd place winner of this year’s GEI challenge with Draped, stylish and protective headscarves. 

#Pi515 #graduate
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Meet Frise Mukna, our incredible 2nd Place Finalist from this year’s Girls Entrepreneurship Summit! 🎉 Hear her reflect on her business idea, pitching to a panel of judges, what she's most proud of, and the big dreams she’s chasing next. #pi515 #GEI

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Throwback to our very first summer intern squad! 🌟 Such an exciting chapter in Pi515’s journey — and we couldn’t be prouder of everything these students have accomplished since then. 💫 #pi515 #summerintern #intern #studentsuccess #teambonding

Throwback to our very first summer intern squad! 🌟 Such an exciting chapter in Pi515’s journey — and we couldn’t be prouder of everything these students have accomplished since then. 💫

#pi515 #summerintern #intern #studentsuccess #teambonding
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✨ Meet Belange – Day of Innovation Highlight! Belange shared her story about perseverance, mentorship, and following your dreams. At just 17, she started Belange Handmade with only $10. Her brand blends her bold Congolese heritage with sustainable, Afrocentric fashion. #pi515

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🎓 Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Lucky Ibaakee Lucky is headed to Boston University to study computer engineering! 🚀 We’re incredibly proud of him for earning a full-ride scholarship—plus even more scholarships on top of that. We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes! #pi515

🎓 Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Lucky Ibaakee
Lucky is headed to Boston University to study computer engineering! 🚀 We’re incredibly proud of him for earning a full-ride scholarship—plus even more scholarships on top of that. We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes!

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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! This day is powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing fight for equity. At Pi515, we’re committed to creating spaces where young diverse minds, are empowered to innovate, lead, and thrive. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #pi515

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! This day is  powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing fight for equity. At Pi515, we’re committed to creating spaces where young diverse minds, are empowered to innovate, lead, and thrive.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #pi515
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Ever wonder how tech education impacts grades? Data shows that students involved in tech/STEM programs consistently achieve 15 to 20 percent higher GPAs in science and math compared to their peers. This reflects the skills students gain through hands-on learning. #pi515 #tech

Ever wonder how tech education impacts grades?

Data shows that students involved in tech/STEM programs consistently achieve 15 to 20 percent higher GPAs in science and math compared to their peers. This reflects the skills students gain through hands-on learning.

#pi515 #tech
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🎉 AI Challenge 3rd Place! A huge congratulations to the GMG Team! Their project, Zephyrus, uses AI to predict the efficiency of your solar panels based on weather, season, and location. Team members: Tavin Coleman, Liam Fitzsimmons, Jayden Beichley, and Treyven Arp #pi515

🎉 AI Challenge 3rd Place! 

A huge congratulations to the GMG Team! Their project, Zephyrus, uses AI to predict the efficiency of your solar panels based on weather, season, and location. 

Team members: Tavin Coleman, Liam Fitzsimmons, Jayden Beichley, and Treyven Arp

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Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Champ Pacifique Mukiza Champ will be attending Grinnell College and majoring in computer science. He received a full ride across multiple scholarships, alongside a Software Engineering internship at Amazon, summer 2026. #pi515

Pi515 Graduate Highlight: Champ Pacifique Mukiza 

Champ will be attending Grinnell College and majoring in computer science. He received a full ride across multiple scholarships, alongside a Software Engineering internship at Amazon, summer 2026. 
 
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Student Highlight: Michael’s Journey 💡 Michael, an autistic student, joined Pi515 unsure if he could succeed without his IEP. But he thrived, getting excited about projects, engaging with peers, and finding a new passion for tech and his future.💚 #Pi515

Student Highlight: Michael’s Journey 💡

Michael, an autistic student, joined Pi515 unsure if he could succeed without his IEP. But he thrived, getting excited about projects, engaging with peers, and finding a new passion for tech and his future.💚

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Students Learning from Professionals! Huge thanks to Nick Gerhart and Kwizera Imani for sharing their time and wisdom with our students. Watching our students light up with curiosity was everything. Mentorship is invaluable! #pi515 #tech #mentorship #graduates

Students Learning from Professionals!
Huge thanks to Nick Gerhart and Kwizera Imani for sharing their time and wisdom with our students. Watching our students light up with curiosity was everything. Mentorship is invaluable!
#pi515 #tech #mentorship #graduates
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Exciting news! 🎤 Our founder, Nancy, is part of the speaker lineup for Business Record’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes! Don’t miss her insights alongside other inspiring leaders. 👀 Stay tuned: businessrecord.com/90-ideas-in-90… #90Ideas90Minutes #Leadership #Pi515

Exciting news! 🎤

Our founder, Nancy, is part of the speaker lineup for <a href="/BusinessRecord/">Business Record</a>’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes! Don’t miss her insights alongside other inspiring leaders.

👀 Stay tuned: businessrecord.com/90-ideas-in-90…

#90Ideas90Minutes #Leadership #Pi515
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AI Challenge Highlight! 💡 Team Cowgorithms took on agriculture with an innovative idea: an AI-powered tool to help dairy farmers monitor cow health and predict milk production more efficiently. Team members: Huy Nguyen, Matthew Rogness, Shan Ghimire, Fares El Abed #AIChallenge

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Pi515 Graduate Highlight! Dornubari plans to attend Iowa State University for integrated health sciences and pursue a career in medicine. Her passion for health and her vibrant spirit will no doubt lead her to incredible places. We can't wait to follow her journey! #pi515

Pi515 Graduate Highlight! 

Dornubari plans to attend Iowa State University for integrated health sciences and pursue a career in medicine. Her passion for health and her vibrant spirit will no doubt lead her to incredible places. We can't wait to follow her journey!
 
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Our students had the incredible opportunity to present at the AI Bootcamp for High School Teachers, hosted by DMACC and presented by Microsoft! We're proud of them for presenting with professionalism and enthusiasm, and for stepping up as future leaders in tech! #Pi515

Our students had the incredible opportunity to present at the AI Bootcamp for High School Teachers, hosted by DMACC and presented by Microsoft!

We're proud of them for presenting with professionalism and enthusiasm, and for stepping up as future leaders in tech!

#Pi515
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Happy 4th of July from all of us at Pi515! Today, we celebrate independence and the future we're building together! 🇺🇸💡 #pi515 #fourthofjuly #independenceday

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Pi515! Today, we celebrate independence and the future we're building together!  🇺🇸💡

#pi515 #fourthofjuly #independenceday
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It's time to talk about the upcoming Tech Mentorship Program! It’s a 6-month program focused on teaching students coding and technology skills, made even more impactful through partnerships with John Deere and Principal Financial Group. Registration opens in August! #PI515

It's time to talk about the upcoming Tech Mentorship Program!

It’s a 6-month program focused on teaching students coding and technology skills, made even more impactful through partnerships with John Deere and Principal Financial Group.

Registration opens in August!

#PI515
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Pi515 Graduate Spotlight 🎓 Frise is headed to Iowa State University on a full-ride scholarship, where she’ll be majoring in Finance! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll accomplish on this next chapter of her journey! #Pi515 #GraduateSpotlight

Pi515 Graduate Spotlight 🎓

Frise is headed to Iowa State University on a full-ride scholarship, where she’ll be majoring in Finance! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll accomplish on this next chapter of her journey!

#Pi515 #GraduateSpotlight
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Twinning in the office today! 👯‍♀️ At Pi515, we believe a great office should be both welcoming and hard-working. We love creating a space where students feel comfortable walking in anytime, whether it’s to learn, create, or just be part of the community. 💻✨

Twinning in the office today! 👯‍♀️

At Pi515, we believe a great office should be both welcoming and hard-working. We love creating a space where students feel comfortable walking in anytime, whether it’s to learn, create, or just be part of the community. 💻✨