BCYC Immersion Computer Science Track

Students coding in the computer lab

This track is available:

  • Session 3 (July 13-18, 2025)

The Computer Science track offers a fun and engaging introduction to the world of computer programming and robotics. A first-hand experience similar to a standard summer coding camp, as a track participant you will:

  • Learn to code in the world-famous Python programming language
  • Use this knowledge to control a Roomba-like robot through Python programming
  • Grow in your understanding of the field of software development

Track Instructors

Don Bagert

Dr. Don Bagert

Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Don Bagert grew up in New Orleans, then spent 20 years in Texas before moving to the Midwest twenty years ago. He has over 40 years of experience teaching computer science to college students, including 14 years at Texas Tech University. Don’s research interests include various issues in software engineering. He is a member of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and a senior member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dcn. Nicolaas tenBroek

Dcn. Nicolaas tenBroek

Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science

Deacon Nicolaas tenBroek lives in Atchison with his family. He has been teaching Computer Science for 30 years, with interests in accessible computing, mobile computing, networking, and databases.