Big Blue teaches students about spaghetti

THE "Grand Massif" of hardware and software, IBM, is convinced that the next generation of IT engineers will be created if it teaches them how to use spaghetti and marshmallows in an interesting way.

Big Blue trainers have been showing up at Boulder schools armed with packets of spaghetti and marshmallows in a bid to make engineers from adolescents.

The idea is that the ingredients will be used to make triangles which are the basis for construction. The kid that can use such materials to build a comprehensive global e-server solution that can interact across multiple platforms will win a lollipop…

No, not really, they have to build towers as part of an engineering drive that IBM calls eWeek, which is not to be confused with the technology rag of the same name.

More than 180 Boulder IBM employees guide kids through projects ranging from programming robots to designing bridges, and building tiny boats using parts they purchase on a budget.

You can learn more about the IBM programme, here. µ