Hello all, I'm new to this list, so I'll introduce myself. I'm currently working on Project IT Girl, a program that teaches 60 high school girls in Austin, Texas, about how they can change the world through the use of technology. This year, Project IT Girls learn basic programming through designing and developing their own unique educational games written with Python and **Pygame**!
For the next 2 - 3 months, the girls will be fleshing out their game idea. Some girls are designing games directly related to school subjects: astronomy, chemistry, multiplication, algebra, etc. But MOST of the girls are interested in educating children about more social issues: fuel conservation, recycling, AIDS testing, hygiene, nutrition, etc. We have an IMMEDIATE need to create game frameworks on top of Pygame for several game genres (maze game, adventure game, arcade game, etc) that can be easily used by budding programmers creating their first Pygame project. Over 90% of our girls have zero programming experience and, to be honest, not much interest in programming. Their main interest is in creating a product that makes a difference. So, we want to make it as easy as possible for them to succeed in making their games. I've taken a look at the libraries on the Pygame website and I can't find anything that fits our needs, so we need you to... JOIN OUR PROJECT!!! We need YOUR Pygame expertise and time to make this happen!! If you're interested in working on this in the next 3 months, PLEASE let me know! We have FUNDING we can put towards it, it's for a great cause, and it will help to broaden the Pygame community. What's stopping you from helping?? Thanks, Clare Richardson Technology and Program Coordinator Girlstart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
