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#UNHACKTHEVOTE 2018

THURSDAY NETWORK

CALLING all YOUNG TECH ENTHUSIASTS, GAMERS, & FUTURE BOSSES!

“Don’t boo, vote!”

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– President Barack Obama, 2016

Do you want to learn how to use to technology to solve community problems?

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In 2018, we have to do more than vote. Accurate information is under attack and technology needs to be better to address all our community issues. This is why we are looking to you and your classmates to come up with solutions.

 

#UnHackTheVote2018 is the opportunity to plug in to get hands-on mentorship and coaching on your best ideas. This event is for all levels of skill – no coding skill required.

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You and your teammates will be able to participate in sessions led by professionals in the field of policy, data visualization, programming, and pitch marketing. Food will be provided all day as we grind and vibe. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.

 

Let the hacking begin! 

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What’s a hackathon? A hackathon is a competition-style event, where individuals and groups get together for a short period of time to collaborate on a project. They also feature workshops and learning sessions, guest speakers, and seasoned mentors working the tech industry.

HACKATHON TOPICS

Homelessness

Gun Violence

Teacher Quality

Police Violence

Environmental Justice

The Digital Divide

HACKATHON agenda

SATURDAY, SEPT 8

8AM

Registration


8:45AM

Kick-off and welcome


9:15AM

Introduce teams & students select issue


10AM

Tech/Policy/Pitch Session


11:30AM

Break


11:45AM

Start projects (& lunch at noon)


3PM-5PM

Office hours with professionals


5PM

One-hour Warning/Finalize Presentations


6PM

Stop projects!!!

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6:30PM

Student Presentations


7:45PM

Judges Review


8:15PM

Awards & Closing Ceremony

Location

MAPBOX

740 15th St NW

Washington, DC 20005

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