A Hackathon for Rhode Island Middle School Students
APRIL
15-19, 2024
PRESENTED BY
Winners' Circle XR Academy, Inc.
MindBlast XR dba Winners' Circle XR Academy, Inc. is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
2024 TOPIC: SOCIAL JUSTICE
Middle school students can use XR technology to bring awareness to social justice issues at a hackathon.
By participating, they can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while creating solutions to real-world problems. Engaging with social justice through XR technology is a powerful way to foster a more equitable and inclusive society.
WHO?
MindBlast XR 2023 Hackathon
welcomes all Middle School students across Rhode Island! All working together to identify solutions to social justice issues. No coding nor prior Hackathon experience required.
WHERE?
APRIL 15-19:
Each team will have a designated location to meet. Meet at your local library, community center, or school.
APRIL 19:
CIC Providence
225 Dyer Street
Providence, RI 02903
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READY... SET... ADVOCATE!
Hey Kiddos! At MindBlast XR, different teams will have just 3 minutes to advocate their ideas to help fix problems related to social justice. They have to tell the judges all about their ideas, so the judges can see how good they are.
Here's what your team needs to cover:
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What issue is your team addressing.
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How does your team plan to fix it using XR technology.
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How will your team's solution make a difference and create a better society.
WINNERS CIRCLE CATAGORIES
At the MindBlast XR 2024 Hackathon, all teams will be considered winners and will be categorized based on their performance. However, only the top three projects will receive awards. Our goal is to make sure that every student who participates feels that their ideas have been heard and valued. It is essential for students to comprehend the significance of their role in building a more equitable and just society, and how their efforts can have a meaningful impact and serve as inspiration for others.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS
San Miguel School
Community Preparatory School
Nathan Bishop Middle School
The Gordon School
Dr Earl F Calcutt Middle School
Joseph Jenks Middle School
The Hope Academy
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School
Sophia Academy
Times2 STEM Academy
Hugh B Bain Middle School
HOSTS
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Adriana Dawson
VERIZON
Saige Dennis
STUDENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Monsurat Ottun
CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA)
Toye Onikoyi
MUSE MIRROR & BUBBLER VR
Dr. Taino Palermo
CENTER FOR
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS
JUDGES
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Angela Bannerman Ankoma
EQUITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
AT RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
Oscar Mejías
HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Kobi J Dennis
YMCA GREATER PROVIDENCE
Gregg Perry
THE PERRY GROUP, LLC.
Tom Finn
AVID PRODUCTS
Helena L. Moronta
BAYCOAST BANK
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Dr. Dennis Rebelo
BERKSHIRE INNOVATION CENTER
Brian Morley
AVID PRODUCTS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Juan K. Wilson Jr
THE MUSE FOUNDATION
Wendy Wallace
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Omar Reyes
RI OFFICE OF THE
POST SECONDARY COMMISIONER
Jennifer Gaviria
THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER
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Pilar McCloud
A SWEET CREATION
YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Gloria L. Johnson
RI HOUSING
Carlon Howard
EQUITY INSTITUTE
Sterling Clinton-Spellman
THE INCRED-A-BOWL™
FOOD COMPANY
Ineida Lopes De Carvalho
RI DEPT OF HEALTH
The Economic Progress Institute
Robert Britto Oliveria
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Niyanta Nepal
ARISE
Rhode Island
Executive Office of
Health and Human Services
SPONSORS
