{"id":1329,"date":"2024-09-02T13:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T13:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womencourage.acm.org\/2025\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:39:14","slug":"join-the-hackathon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/womencourage.acm.org\/2025\/index.php\/join-the-hackathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Hackathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: #2ec8dd;\" align=\"justify\"><strong>Join the Hackathon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Want to use tech to make a real difference? This is your chance!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This year\u2019s womENcourage hackathon is designed to showcase how computer science can revolutionize education. This event provides a platform for participants to apply their technical knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills to develop innovative technological solutions that address pressing educational challenges.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s challenge theme is aligning with the conference\u2019s central focus on<strong> Computer Science: a Catalyst for Educational Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Challenge is an engaging full-day event open to anyone passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned programmer or new to computer science, you\u2019re welcome to join.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">We encourage diverse, multidisciplinary teams comprising educators, instructional designers, data scientists, AI specialists, developers, and education policy experts to collaborate on cutting-edge educational technology solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WomENcourage 2025 Hackathon Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Join us in tackling key challenges that impact education, career growth, and digital well-being. This hackathon is your chance to create technology-driven solutions that drive change and promote inclusivity.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For the upcoming Hackathon, you can choose from the challenges listed below or propose your original idea that aligns with the event&#8217;s main theme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Girls&#8217;\/Women&#8217;s Access to Education<\/strong>: Develop solutions that leverage technology to break down barriers hindering girls&#8217; and women&#8217;s access to STEM education and encourage gender equality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continuous Learning and Career Growth in STEM<\/strong>: Create tools that support lifelong learning and career advancement for women in STEM fields, or to efficiently identify career and development opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Back to Critical Thinking &#8211; Balancing and Reducing Excessive Social Media and Digital Consumption<\/strong>: Design solutions that encourage critical thinking, raise awareness of digital excess and misuse, combat misinformation and scams and help users manage their digital consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Original Ideas for New and Efficient Educational Methods<\/strong>: Innovate new educational methodologies that utilise technology to enhance learning efficiency and effectiveness, awareness and critical thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join us and <strong>turn your ideas into impact!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hackathon welcomes participants of all genders, nationalities, and ages (18+), regardless of IT experience. Your interest in technology is the key requirement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long it lasts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The hackathon takes place during the first day, on <b>Wednesday \u2013 September 17th.<\/b><\/p>\n<table id=\"table_workshp_dealines\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px; width: 786px; height: 477px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>DAY 1 Wednesday &#8211; September 17 &#8211; Brasov<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">08.30-09.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 80%; background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration (in:the foyer)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">09:15 -09.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Opening Speech &#8211; Enlightenment talk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">09.30-10.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Hackathon work: Discovery and Ideation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">10.30-11.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Coffee Break (in: the foyer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">11.00-13.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Hackathon work: Development of Solutions (PartI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">13.00-14.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">14.00-15.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Hackathon: Development of Solutions (Part II) and Slide Deck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">15.30-16.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Coffee Break (in: the foyer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">16.00-17.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Hackathon Pitch (3 minutes for each team + 2 minutes for questions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">17.00-18.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Free Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">18.00-19.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Reception in Brasov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">19.00-21.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Dinner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How do I join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You can join the Hackathon by using the general registration form for the conference and then using the form provided there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<table id=\"table_workshp_dealines\" style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; width: 761px; height: 288px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #dddddd; border-top: 2px solid #ddd;\" width=\"550\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; border-top: 2px solid #ddd;\" width=\"550\">June 10th, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Early registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">July 18th, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><b>Last registration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">September 3th, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><b>Team composition published<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">September 15th, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"><b>Hackathon day<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">September 17th, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Why to join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Be part of a movement where <b>computer science transforms education!<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Computer Science has the power to revolutionize education, making learning more accessible, engaging, and innovative.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Whether you&#8217;re into coding, design, or big ideas, you\u2019ll get to <b>collaborate, innovate, and create<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions that break barriers in STEM education, boost career growth, and promote smarter digital habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">No matter your experience level, you\u2019ll gain hands-on skills, meet awesome people, and have fun tackling real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For your support <b>mentors <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will be available throughout the event to provide guidance as you build your project, ensuring that everyone can contribute meaningfully regardless of their background or expertise level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch your solution to the jury, showcase your impact, and get the recognition you deserve!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exciting prizes await!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Showcase your innovation and compete for rewards that recognize your creativity, impact, and problem-solving skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Any questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contact us:<a href=\"mailto:womencourage2025_hackathon@acm.org\">womencourage2025_hackathon@acm.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Hackathon Want to use tech to make a real difference? 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