over 2 years ago
New VIRTUAL STI Hackathon
Dear All,
I know several of you were not able to compete in June because you couldn't travel to Irvine, CA. I am happy to share that we will be kicking-off an all-virtual STI Hackathon on September 19th (ends October 30th). I hope you will join us!
Registration will open on September 19th. In the meantime, learn more here: https://nam.edu/stihackathon/
Please read the eligibility criteria closely--for example, it is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older and U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents only.
If you competed in the June in-person event, you are still eligiable…
almost 3 years ago
Press Release: Winning Teams Announced
Dear All,
The press release announcing the winning teams was posted today and is available here (a breif version directing readers to the main press release is also available on the NAM website).
Thank you to all the competitors for making this such a successful event. Due to the interest in this topic, we are now planning to host a virtual-only STI and Tech Hackathon in late summer through early fall. We will post an update here when that information is posted--we hope you will particpate.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update…
almost 3 years ago
Judging ORDER & Rooms
Dear All,
A reminder to submit your materials by 1pm PDT to STIhackathon@nas.edu (include team #/letter in the subject time). The schedule for presentations (order randomly assigned) and UPDATED presenttion rooms is below:
Data Analytics--Balboa Room
1:30: Team 2
1:45: Team 5
2:00: Team 3
2:15: Team 1
AI Track: Newport
1:30: Team E
1:45: Team C
2:00: Team B
2:15: Team D
2:30: Team A
almost 3 years ago
Judging & PPT & Recording
Good evening Hackers! We hope things are going well! Tomorrow, doors open/food available at 7am. Four updates:
1) Abraham Johnson's PPT was posted. I do not yet have Dr. Romaguera's presentation, if we recieve, we will post.
2) The link and password to the recording from the opening session is also posted in the resources tab.
3) Judging: We will have one round of judging beginning at 1:30. Each team will have 6 minutes to present and up to 6 minutes for Q&A. As a reminder, all written aspects of your submission are due at 1pm PDT (email them to…
almost 3 years ago
Two slide sets posted
THe slides from Dr. Torrone and Dr. Young have been posted. We will get the other two decks posted ASAP
almost 3 years ago
What to Build & Submission Guidelines
Dear Competitors.
We are now just 3 days out from the Hackathon! We are so excited to see what you come up with. We have posted a detailed description of What to Build at the event and the Submission Requirements to the "Resources" Tab. We also compiled most of the resources from the resource tab into a single information packet (available here and in the resources tab). We will have a hard copy of the information packet for each of you at the event. Look for a mix of mix of technical, public health/medical, and business/product experience.
Based on…
almost 3 years ago
Datasets, Team Formation, and Questions
Good evening! We are writing with 3 updates
1) A list of publicly available/open datasets has been added to the "Resource" tab on Devpost. You may use these or any other publicly available data set not on this list.
2) Team formation: Based on feedback from many of you, for those who registered as individuals, we will wait until the day of the event to assign you to a team. This will give you more time to connect to potential team members to make that choice yourself. During lunch we will reserve a few nearby tables for those looking for…
almost 3 years ago
New Resources Posted!
Dear Competitors,
The hackathon is now less than a week away--we are looking forward to meeting you and hearing your solutions at the event! We added several resources to Devpost today in the "Resources Tab." Additional information will be posted on Monday regarding submission requirements. I've included the resources below).
If you teamed-up with anyone after you registered, be sure to email us to let us know ASAP (STIhackathon@nas.edu).
If you registered as a team, please be sure ALL team members have registered individually for the event on Devpost.
A few other logistics:
- A reminder that this is…
about 3 years ago
Team formation & Competition Confirmation
Dear Competitors,
If you registered as an individual, but have since found teammates, please let us know by emailing STIhackathon@nas.edu and include your name and the name of your teammates(s).
If you have not yet found a team, we will begin helping you teamup this week.
If you registered for the Hackathon, but have not yet recieved a confitmation email from A. Geller, please email STIhackathon@nas.edu ASAP.
As a reminder, this is an in-person only event (no particpation virtually). Also, all team-members need to register via Devpost.
Many thanks!
about 3 years ago
Hotel Room Block & Confirm Participation
The information for the hotel room block has been added to the event page and is below as well. If you have not yet responded to the email from A. Geller confirming you particpation, please do so ASAP. If you did not recieve an email from A. Geller, please email STIhackathon@nas.edu.
The hotel room block (for self pay) is availble here until June 7 at $199 per night.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 3 years ago
Confirming Participation
An email was sent yesterday (May 25th) to each hackathon registrant with a few questions regarding your registration (from A. Geller). Please review and respond. If you did not recieve the email, it is because the email bounced back and we need an updated email address from you. If that is the case, please email STIhackathon@nas.edu so we can reach out.
Questions?
If you have any questions please email STIhackathon@nas.edu