Richmond, Virginia – July 16, 2006 – Hand Turkey Studios today announced its participation in Red Hat High, a summer technology camp for rising eighth and ninth graders created and sponsored by Red Hat, Inc, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions to the enterprise. Running from July 9-15, the camp was free of cost to students and took place at the North Carolina State Centennial Campus and Red Hat’s world headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Students had the option of learning audio creation, video production, 3D modeling & animation, or web design using freely available open source software.

Among the companies that worked with Red Hat to bring this camp to life is Hand Turkey Studios, a Richmond-based animation and print design company. Co-owner and Lead Animator, Jason van Gumster (nicknamed ‘Groo’), taught the students in the 3D modeling & animation track.

“It’s really quite excellent,” said van Gumster. “Not only are the students able to create something really cool this week, but because they’re doing it with free software, they can work even more with their newly found tools and skills after the camp is over.”

Unfortunately, many groups are underrepresented in the technology fields today. Red Hat High was created by Red Hat to bring together 50 students for one week to experience the power of technology and creativity through collaboration. Technology innovation depends on joining people of diverse backgrounds with broad and valuable perspectives within a safe, creative environment. Eighth and ninth graders from a range of backgrounds were nominated by their educators and/or other adult mentors who believe they have a promising interest in technology for Red Hat High. To learn more, please visit: http://www.redhathigh.org.

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