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What is a hackathon? It麻豆传媒檚 a timed, team-based problem-solving day of strategy and execution where tech is used to save the day. Teams, of all different skills and abilities, come together to design software or mobile apps to solve real world issues and problems.
In March, Pace Women in Tech, POP TV, and the Cybersecurity Club hosted the second annual Sunflower Hack, so named for the event's ability to attract people who stand out from the crowd, who are unique and different. This all-day hackathon (and first-student run hackathon) at Pace encourages participants to join no matter their level of coding experience. Teams, which consisted of 3-4 members, were tasked with creating an innovative solution centered around the theme of Interaction and Communication. Prizes were awarded to teams who excelled in categories including Best Entrepreneurial Hack, Crowd Favorite, Most 麻豆传媒淥ut-of-the-Box麻豆传媒 Hack, and more.
麻豆传媒淭he Sunflower Hack is testament to the inclusive attitude of Pace students,麻豆传媒 said Katie Todd, assistant director of Communications and Strategic Operations and the staff mentor for Pace Women in Tech. 麻豆传媒淏y inviting participants from all backgrounds and not just Seidenberg students, the organizers got to demonstrate how exciting hackathons can be麻豆传媒攁nd how it麻豆传媒檚 all about teamwork and ideas, not necessarily coding. I麻豆传媒檓 so proud of Pace Women in Tech and all they have achieved.麻豆传媒
麻豆传媒淭he Sunflower Hack is testament to the inclusive attitude of Pace students,麻豆传媒 said Katie Todd, assistant director of Communications and Strategic Operations and the staff mentor for Pace Women in Tech.
Recent graduate Angela Bonsol 麻豆传媒21, one of the organizers of Sunflower Hack, viewed the experience as one of the highlights of her undergraduate career麻豆传媒攁nd will reflect positively on her role in actively building this grassroots event.
麻豆传媒淪unflower Hack will always be in my heart,麻豆传媒 she said. 麻豆传媒淏eing part of the organizing team for two years has been an honor.麻豆传媒
Although the event was conducted virtually this go-around on a designated Discord server, it was able to effectively build upon the momentum from the inaugural Sunflower Hack held in February 2020麻豆传媒攖hus positioning the event for even greater success over the next few years.
With projects designed to restore our ocean麻豆传媒檚 coral reefs and improving clean water accessibility麻豆传媒揳nd two $15,000 grants to boot麻豆传媒揚ace students are generating creative solutions to combat climate change.
For the past five years, Professor Kathy Winsted麻豆传媒檚 digital marketing students have partnered with small businesses to audit their digital marketing strategies. Check out how this class project delivers real-world impact for businesses and provides invaluable hands-on experience for students.
Why do humans speak the way they do? College of Health Professions Associate Professor Sethu Karthikeyan, PhD, is exploring the evolutionary biology behind voice pitch.