Howard B. Owens Science CenterWhat's in a Smile?

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Let's discover how technology sees the world through the 'eyes' of a computer. As we learn about facial recognition, bias, and AI, we'll switch between activities with and without technology. We'll use the Scratch coding platform and code fun programs that can recognize a smile.

Grades: 3-5

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