That's right, we're back and ready to close out the year! Only two more sessions to go!

Python Team, tonight's meeting has been canceled due to last-minute advisor issues. I will post an assignment later tonight to give you something to work on this week. If you have any questions, send a note to the usual address.

-Bob

We keep learning more and more about Python! This week's session was great. It looked like everyone started to get the hang of programming with objects.

This week, please continue coding your War program. Later in the week, I'll post Chad's solution, so please give it a try first! Please send us an email if you have any questions or problems.

In addition, if you want to learn more about objects, spend some time reading these online references. Remember, don't just read the examples. Cut and paste them into a new program or the python shell!

• If you want to read ahead, check out this part of the Python 101 article, section 2.5.2 LINK Run the examples on your own (just cut and paste).
• Review the "Classes" section of the official Python tutorial LINK
• For the card game problem, you may want to check out the "How to think like a computer scientist" Python tutorial LINK

Python Team,

Thanks again for your participation this week. We spent most of the time coding the pig latin assignment from Week 3. Please continue to work on that for next week. If you have any questions, send them to the advisors.

Also, this week, please signup for an account on www.sf.net. If you are under 18, please ask your parents first. We will use this site to organize our python project. The project's name is "python6201." Once you're signed up, please email me your username and I'll add you to the project.

See you next week!

Everyone, for the next few weeks, the road from the EP6 conference center to Patrol will be closed due to building renovations. In order to get to Patrol or Building 15 you will need to drive around building 6 or building 7. If you have any questions, please contact info at post6201.org.

Please note: This will not affect anyone who is dropped off at EP6 (unless you need to go patrol).

Our Fall 2007 projects are underway! Check the topic links on this page to keep up-to-date with your project's progress. Have fun Exploring!

Update: 9/20/07, 9:51PM
Thank you for a successful First Night. The First Night Presentation if available for download if you want to relive the excitement!

Also, if you're interested in the Programming in Python project, please send an email to python at the domain of this website (post6201.org). Include your past computer/programming experience and why you want to join the Python project!

Please note that Online Registration is now CLOSED.

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Post 6201's 2007 Explorer Post Program has begun! You should be receiving the project information and registration instructions in the mail.

This year, First Night will be Thursday, September 20th with two sessions: 7PM and 7:45PM. You only need to attend one session.

If you can't wait, electronic versions of the info packet can be downloaded RIGHT NOW, via the magic of the Internet:

First Night Info and Project Descriptions
2007 Registration Form

In addition, you can register online if you prefer: 2007 Online Registration (Please note you will still need to bring your payment to the first night session) Update: 9/20/07, 9:51PM Online registration is now closed. We have reached the maximum number of participants for this year's Explorer Post

For our final 2007 Explorer Post field trip, we will visit the Channel 3 News Studio to see the engineering required to deliver a newscast!

This tour will take place at two times:

When: Wednesday, May 16th, 6:15-7:30PM
OR
When: Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:15-7:30PM
Where: 1030 James St, Syracuse, NY

Please watch the Channel 3 Newscast before the tour so you understand their format. No flash photography will be allowed.

To sign-up, please call the post hotline with the time-slot you prefer and number of attendees.

Our next field trip event for the 2006-2007 Explorer Post program will be to the 174th Fighter Wing at Hancock Field. We will have a presentation from the civil engineers on base, talk with some pilots and tour the jets and engine shops!

When: Saturday, May 5th 1:00-3:30PM
Where: 6001 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211

Please bring comfortable shoes and rain gear, if needed. We will be walking between the hangars.

Please click "read more" for the signup details!

The first newsletter for 2007 has been completed. You can download (PDF, 4.1MB) an electronic copy to learn more about our projects this year.