List of hackathons in Prairie View, United States in 2015

Event Details Back To Work ll, Inc. and The CODE for Empowerment and Humanity are launching our second hackathon and it will include a cautionary simulation jam which is entitled "An Hour of Code and Beyond a Wearable Tech Hack & Jam"!   Our hack & Jam’s Challenge, Cyber Security and Personal Safety, will emphasize how concerned citizens can help create positive change within the global community through helping developing an Entrepreneurial Information Technology and Software Engineering Apprenticeship and School to Apprenticeship ecosystem, that addresses economic empowerment, humanitarian values and social justice themes.   Teams will develop skills, technologies and solutions that solve problems in this space. “Cyber Security and Personal Safety” is about creating a good and safe environment for both our citizens and their machines.  What is a hack & Jam? Our Wearable Technology Hack and Cautionary Simulator Jam is an event designed for concerned citizens to unite to solve problems by building apps for simulators, websites and wearable technologies that address Cyber and personal Security and safety. This educational and skills development life changing opportunity focuses on critical thinking and team work allows students to work in teams with experienced mentors over a weekend to learn how to plan and build apps over 5 months then demo a solution with team members to potential educators and employers!   Who will be there and what can one learn? This Wearable Technology Hack and Cautionary Simulator Jam is open to participants of all experience levels.  Previous computer camp and STEM exposure is great but if you’re new to coding and building apps, you’re welcome to apply as well! Participants of all experience levels are welcome Participants entering 6th through 14th grade next year Participants who are interested in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Gaming, Mobile and Wearable Technologies    What's the schedule?   Thursday, December 10th: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (registration begins at 4:30pm)  Location: Johnson Neighborhood Library (3517 Reed Rd, Houston TX 77051) Friday, December 11th: 6:00pm – 10:00pm (registration begins at 5:30pm) Location: Gregg Elementary (6701 Roxbury, Houston TX 77087) Saturday, December 12th: 11:00am – 4:30pm (registration begins at 10:30am)  Location: Mancuso Neighborhood Library (6767 Bellfort, Houston TX 77087)   We're looking for mentors and volunteers to help with this event!     THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS!  

  - FORGET TRICK OR TREATING -  ...LET'S MAKE SOME VIDEO GAMES ! !   FREE SPARKFUN KIT ($50 value and limited supply) FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!   LEARN FROM SOME OF THE GREAT TAMUHACK TEAM, EAT FREE FOOD and CANDY, ALL NIGHTER WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS, AND LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN WEB APP!! NOTE:  IF YOU ARE YOUNGER THAN 18, you must have consent from your parents before entering event either at the door or an officially filled out form.   WHAT IS A HALF HACK? A half hack is not too dissimilar from the running event 5k run to a marathon. It allows you to experience a Hackathon atmosphere with your peers. If you’ve heard of a hackathon, it’s a much bigger deal and pretty intense with a technical push.  We’re here to spread learning, encourage sharing of knowledge, and more importantly increase your curiosity about technology!     WHAT WILL WE BE DOING AT THE HALLOWEEN HALF HACK for 13 hours? 4-H and TAMUHACK will help you learn code at your level of skill.  We'll be using Scratch and if you're more advanced, we'll have a training category for you too! Note To Parents:  All helpers will have a working with children background check.   WHO'S INVITED? ANYONE AGES 10 - 18 who's still in grade school.   WHAT YOU BRING? 1.  laptop 2. charger 3. sleeping bag 4. pillow 5. power strip 6. toiletries   WHERE? Binary Space 112 N Bryan Ave Bryan, TX 77803   CONTACT INFO? ANDREW - 979.203.0127   SCHEDULE Saturday, October 31st  7:30 P.M. - Sign-Up 8:00 P.M. – Costume Contest Begins 8:45 P.M. - Opening Introductions 9:00 P.M. – Halloween Half Hack Begins         * DOORS LOCK AT 9:10 PM.  If you leave, you may not be able to return. Sunday, November 1st  8:00 A.M. –  Sharing and Peer Ratings 8:15 A.M. - Prizes Issued 8:30 A.M. - Clean Up 9:00 A.M. - Doors Close