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This October marked the 100th Homecoming Celebration at Howard University, honoring a century of culture and tradition. The week-long festivities on the “Yard” brought together students, alumni and the community to celebrate the HBCU’s history and impact. Among those returning to their alma mater for the event was Damola Idowu, co-founder of Toyz Electronics and

Networking in Tennessee This year, Texas Southern University’s Homecoming celebration brought together a community of students, alumni, and innovators, with Toyz Electronics joining the event to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy leaders. Founded by Damola and Wole Idowu, Toyz Electronics was on campus showcasing its unique approach to technology and education, offering students a

Gaming the Future: CMU and Toyz Electronics Inspire Young Innovators Through Tech and Community

Networking in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Tech Week was an exciting opportunity for Toyz Electronics to connect with innovators and other entrepreneurs who share a passion for accessible technology and education. Throughout the week, Toyz Electronics showcased its website that empowers young learners, particularly those from underserved communities, to get an education through hands-on experiences. Toyz Electronics

Location: Swartz Center CMU Date:  July 19, 2019 Description: On July 19th, 2019 Toyz Electronics held a workshop at Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center with Sam’s program. We invited students from 11th and 12th grades and we had over 50 students engaged in two sessions for them to gain exposure to exciting introductions to STEAM.

https://toyzelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TOYZSTEAM-GIRL-SCOUTS-WORKSHOP-BNY.mp4#t=1 Date: November 16, 2019 Description: On November 16, 2019. Toys Electronics hosted a workshop with the scouts of Western Pennsylvania women in tech. Toys electronics was able to conduct interactive experiences for the Girl Scouts. The young girls scouts were encouraged and empowered to tell their own story, create their own avatars and brainstorm

Date: December 9, 2021 Description: Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Homewood CEC, the community engagement center, 70+ students got a variety of exposure to different areas of gaming coding. Storytelling robotics advanced manufacturing and also heard from the entrepreneurs behind Toyz Electronics. They were able to learn about career connections, animation, and gaming robotics.

Location: Penn State New Kensington Date: May 21, 2022 Description: Toyz Electronics presented the Dah-Varsity app and the superhero rap concept to students from the New Kensington area of western Pennsylvania onMay 21, 2022. Damola and Wole shared their entrepreneurial journey and how they developed their game and application. Students were able to learn and

Location: Swartz Center, Carnegie Mellon University Date: May 26, 2022 Description: We are so excited to have AP CS high school students from Nazareth Prep High School come to visit us in Swartz Center at Carnegie Mellon University! Students experimented with Dah-Varsity and this gave us a chance to hear what they think.By the end

Location: Assemble (Pittsburgh) Date: June 24, 2022 Description: Met with teachers over at assemble to work with the kids on the superhero self concept. We began by introducing the company to the kids, then began working to encourage them to tap into their superhero selves. We started by letting the kids build their superhero avatar

Date: July 13, 2022 Description: Toyz Electronics was able to present the Dah-Varsity app and the superhero rap concept to students from New Kensington in western Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2022.  The students were from the previous sessions at Penn State New Kensington. They thought the kids about their entrepreneurial journey and how they developed

Location: Ascender (Pittsburgh) Date: July 20, 2022 Description: Toyz Electronics was able to present the Dah-Varsity app and the superhero rap concept to students from Pittsburgh on July 20th, 2022.  They thought the kids about their entrepreneurial journey and how they developed their game and application. Students were able to create their own avatars and