WeAreCode Hackathon Norcal vs SoCal
Oakland & Compton, CA Students Compete in Labor Day Weekend Hackathon Using Computer Coding and Virtual Reality Technology
The 'We Are Code' VR Hackathon experience inside host sites, NASA Columbia Memorial Space Center (Compton) and East Oakland Youth Development Center (Oakland), will create a platform for teams of youth to attend workshops on virtual reality technology, animation design, mobile apps and website design, innovation and creativity realized through partnerships with computer programmers and technology specialists.
The objective of 'We Are Code' VR Hackathon is to ignite a passion for innovation and inspire youth of color to come up with their best mobile apps or website ideas that attempt to solve issues in their respective communities.
Please make a tax-deductible donation to help 200 youth take part in the exciting programming competition.
WHO:
Dhat Stone High Tech Learning Academy (Compton) and Bay Area Tutoring Association (Oakland) host
WHAT:
"We Are Code" VR Hackathon Competition
WHEN:
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 3-4, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
* NorCal: East Oakland Youth Development Center
8200 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
* SoCal: NASA Columbia Memorial Space Center
12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242
Our goal is to create a learning environment where students from underserved, urban communities can participate in STEM education and technology design, and explore careers in the digital work space.
Please give serious consideration to contributing monetary or in-kind support to this worthwhile cause!
Bay Area Tutoring Association TAX ID: 320411828
WISH LIST
· Cash
· Galaxy s7 Smart phones (20) to support Google Cardboard
· HD projector and monitor equipment rentals
· Food products/catering service for students (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
· Printed 'We Are Code' t-shirts (250) - students/ volunteers
· Gifts for 200 student hackers; prizes for 10 top winners
· Volunteers: high tech professionals to mentor/support students
"WE ARE CODE" VR HACKATHON FOUNDERS/PRODUCERS:
* Bay Area Tutoring Association, San Jose, CA
founder, Chris Norwood | BayAreaTutor.org
* Dhat Stone High Tech Learning Academy, Compton, CA | co-founders, Drs. Tariq Sawandi and Charles Thomas | dhatstoneacademy.org
