New NSF Game Maker Competition and Mentorship Classes

Power up game making skills for the competition Hello {NAME}, With about a 10 billion dollar budget per year, NSF (National Science Foundation) is one of the largest government agencies supporting fundamental research at universities and research institutes in the US. To commemorate its 75th anniversary, NSF is hosting the [NSF Game Maker Awards Competition]( to encourage students in grades K-12 to imagine life in the year 2100, and the role science and technology will play in shaping the future. This is an amazing opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and passion for game making! We are very excited to support students in participating in this competition by [hosting mentoring classes]( for [Scratch]( [Minecraft]( [Roblox]( [Unity]( and [Unreal](. We will also host a series of free events with game experts to learn about their experiences and tips for developing great games. Details are coming soon. This a great time to power up your game making skills. Learn [advanced Scratch coding]( [Minecraft Modding]( [creating Roblox games]( or [using Unity]( popular professional game development platform, so you can build great games for the competition. Consider bringing your friends as well to form a team. [Learn More]( Learn Game Development In Live Online Classes Many leading technologists, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, first became interested in computer science because they wanted to create games. Today, building their own games remains one of the key motivators that draws young students to coding. Explore [popular game development classes]( and empower your child to build a solid foundation of computer science skills for their NSF Game Maker Competition project. [Scratch Ninja Class (Grades 2-6)]( Enroll in an essential coding class for almost all grade 2-5 learners using Scratch, an MIT-developed platform, to create fun stories, games, animations, and more. Explore [all Scratch coding classes](. [Start Free]( [Minecraft Modding Quest Class (Grades 3-6)]( Learn coding concepts by controlling agents in Minecraft to solve puzzles, interact with in-game characters, build intricate structures, and create mini-games. Explore [all Minecraft modding classes](. [Start Free]( [Beginner Roblox Game Coding Class (Grades 4-9)]( Learn essentials of how to code for Roblox and create fun Roblox games using a platform that is friendly for elementary and middle school students. Explore [all Roblox coding classes](. [Start Free]( Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua (Grades 6-12) Create Roblox games using Lua in Roblox Studio for more advanced Roblox games. Explore [all Roblox coding classes](. [Start Free]( [Unity Game Development Class (Grades 6-12)]( Learn core techniques for developing 2D and 3D games in Unity, including character control, coding in C#, asset management, level design, and more. [Learn More]( [Explore Game Development]( Join NSF Game Maker Awards Competition Classes Start imaging what life might be like in 2100! Brainstorm game ideas, team up with friends who share a passion for game development with you, and sign up for our [NSF Game Maker Awards Competition mentoring classes]( if you would like some extra help or feedback. In these live online mentoring classes, your teacher will work with you to brainstorm game ideas, explore game design, and help resolve issues you might. You can join one of our pre-scheduled classes or request new sessions based on your own availability. [Learn More]( Have a great week! The Create & Learn Team [www.create-learn.us]( [Open this email in a web browser](. Jessie (Create & Learn) 2955 Campus Dr #110, San Mateo, CA [Unsubscribe]( - [Unsubscribe Preferences](