The humble spreadsheet is far more than just a table with a bunch of numbers, and it can be used for far more than computing statistics. If used correctly, it can be a powerful tool, on par with learning how to code. Do you ever spend hours plugging numbers into the same equation for your chemistry homework or wonder about how hard you need to work to secure an A for the semester? Spreadsheets are uniquely capable of combining automation/calculation with user-friendly interfaces. Learn how to make formulas do your bidding: we'll show you how to make specialized calculators and leaderboards, process massive lists of text, and create interactive apps. We'll solve programming problems without any traditional coding and will even look at challenges from the Microsoft Excel World Championships (a real competition!) Please bring a laptop; you'll want to have access to a Google Drive account.

Puzzle hunts are a fun way to solve puzzles together with friends! The goal is to solve several puzzles that culminate in a final challenge, called a 'metapuzzle'. After a presentation teaching common solving strategies, you'll have the opportunity to work on a small puzzle hunt with others. You don't need any specialized puzzle-solving knowledge to participate.