Event Alert - EmoryHacks with Coder for Good: November 13-15
Coder for Good, an initiative from developer infrastructure company Coder, is heading to Emory University for its inaugural event.
EmoryHacks, taking place from during the weekend of November 13 through 15 and presented by the computer science organization PROJECT Emory, is a 36-hour student hackathon designed for first-time coders and seasoned developers alike.
Coder is sponsoring the Coder for Good prize track, which is opened to teams building technology that is more inclusive. That might look like assistive technology, those focused on readability and navigation in the physical world or online. Teams will build, test, and collaborate on their projects in Coder workspaces. To help everyone get started quickly, Coder will host a hands-on workshop on the Saturday of the hackathon where students can learn how to launch their own development environment, connect it to their code repository, and set up a shared workflow with teammates.
The event is free to attend and open to any undergraduate and graduate students. Teams for the hackathon can include up to four people.
In addition to prizes, the winning team will receive $1,000 to donate to a nonprofit of their choice working to improve technology accessibility.
The Coder for Good track is an extension of Coder Academy, which provides free educational resources and learning opportunities for students and professionals looking to strengthen their technical skills and explore modern software development. More details on Coder Academy here.
