11. How Hackathons Cultivate Innovation
11. How Hackathons Cultivate Innovation
Sunday April 16th 3:15pm
Participants
Edward Szczepanski - University of Oregon
Howard Lin - University of Oregon
Joseph Yaconelli - University of Oregon
Sam Schooler - University of Oregon
Description
Learn about the Major League Hacking Hackathon Winning "Game Full of Animals" and the story of how three first-year university students beat the odds by iterating quickly, picking up new technologies and forgoing sleep. The presenters discuss topics including the need for more tech-savvy graduates in Oregon, how different skillsets can help create a well-rounded product, and how hackathons are the perfect medium to cultivate skills employers are looking for.