Todd Blakemore
Associate Director for Solutions Architecture,
Ithaca College
Training for a Hackathon
Wednesday, October 16 | 4:00PM–4:45PM CT | Board 112, Poster Area, Halls F1, F2, Level 3
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster Session
Hackathons have become a very popular competition among 18–25-year-olds focused on computer science, information technology, and entrepreneurism. Hear how Ithaca College faculty and staff worked together to hold a community hackathon. You'll experience a simple hacking exercise and have the opportunity for Q&A.
Outcomes: Understand what a hackathon is and the value of hosting one * Identify the tasks needed to host a hackathon no matter what size college/university * Explore the benefits of including multiple skill levels, talents, and ideas in the development of projects * Experience a hands-on hacking exercise
Outcomes: Understand what a hackathon is and the value of hosting one * Identify the tasks needed to host a hackathon no matter what size college/university * Explore the benefits of including multiple skill levels, talents, and ideas in the development of projects * Experience a hands-on hacking exercise
