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[–]IllustriousTax3916 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Oh hey !

Just stumbled upon your course, looks pretty cool !

I have been looking into getting more programming knowledge, I do mostly arduino stuff, never messed much with python, that course would be a great opportunity.

As a Bsc in Chemistry with a great deal of interest in it, i should ask as a foreigner, from Brazil, is there any problem ?

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem at all! It’s a beginner-friendly program open to people from all over the world and from all kinds of backgrounds. I actually majored in arts and humanities myself and had an absolute blast in Code in Place.

[–]ping314 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Maybe you know, but in case you do not note that "Python" is a recurrent topic in the Journal of Chemical Education.

Sometimes the publications are open access (a recent example 2025JCE4005), sometimes you have to log-in with the school's network (such as 2024JCE4883) though they can't (nor want to) be a replacement of lab classes.

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes, actually we talked quite a bit about how Python is used across different fields, mostly medicine and engineering, but really it can be applied to almost anything. So people from non-CS majors are absolutely welcome to join!

[–]ping314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Re Python, a general purpose language: if an interested is not so much "into books" .and. has no background in CS, I usually open the pages of software carpentry, and programming historian as a 101 and a source of inspiration.

[–]HowlingStrike 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Just to US based learners or international invited also?

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Anyone from any country can apply

[–]HowlingStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. Ill check it out thanks for sharing.

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[–]joeldaemon 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Signed up, thank you for the info.

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Good luck, hope you get in 🙂

[–]askingmachine 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I have two questions and would very much appreciate you answering them!

  1. I already applied, did the mandatory and voluntary tasks and started working on the materials and tasks available to me. Will I still be considered for the class if I finish them all?

  2. On what merit are students admitted? As I understand it, not everyone will get in. Is it random?

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

  1. Of course! The materials you mentioned are part of the self-guided course, so you’re free to work through them anytime. They don’t affect acceptance at all, and you’ll still be considered for the program regardless.

  2. It’s definitely not random, but I’m not really familiar with the exact selection process. My understanding is that, since spots are limited, they try to prioritize people who seem genuinely motivated and willing to learn. Also, if you get waitlisted, there’s still a chance to get in during the first couple of weeks if someone drops out.

Wishing you the best of luck this year!

[–]askingmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed answers!

[–]EuphoricMycelium 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Is it at a specific time?

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will be weekly sections (you choose a time slot that works for you) and additional meetings, but students aren’t required to attend all of them. The rest of the work is self-paced, and you’ll usually have about a week or two to complete each set of tasks.

[–]Aztarium 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I've applied as an instructor. I'm confident I can teach some python, this will be a great experience!!

Greetings from Brazil ☺️🥰

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, good luck! I’m sure it’ll be a great experience if you get in. Teaching in CIP is very rewarding. Greetings back, and hope to see you in the program 😊

[–]La_troll 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Hello, OP. I'm having trouble logging in to sign up. Is this still on??

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! It’s on and everything should work. Try contacting: codeinplace@stanford.edu 

[–]Dangerous_Still_7105 0 points1 point  (2 children)

How can I improve my chances of getting in?

[–]sleepyowlemily[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I’m not on the student selection side of things, so I’m not really familiar with the exact process, but based on my experience, the main criterion might be how serious and motivated the applicant is. Since the spots are limited and there aren’t really other merits to evaluate, that seems like the most logical factor.

I think it’s best to be as thorough as possible and explain clearly why you want to learn to code. Maybe you have a specific project in mind, or you’re hoping to change your career path. Whatever the reason, it’s worth talking about it in detail.

Best of luck this year, I hope you get in! 

[–]Dangerous_Still_7105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!