
A Hackathon for Rhode Island Middle School Students
APRIL
10-14, 2023
PITCH & CELEBRATION
DAVE & BUSTER'S
PROVIDENCE
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.
2023 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 10-13:
Each team will have a designated location to meet. Meet at your local library, community center, or school.
APRIL 14:
Meet at Dave & Buster's Providence
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 using cool tools like the Merge Cube and CoSpaces. 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 2023 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.
MINDBLAST XR 2023 HACKATHON WINNERS
1st PLACE: SOPHIA ACADEMY
Reality Revolutionaries:
This category recognizes teams who use XR technologies to create innovative solutions that bring about the most positive social change and address issues of social justice.
2nd PLACE: SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL
Equity Explorers
This category acknowledges teams who use XR to create immersive experiences that promote equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
3rd PLACE: COMMUNITY PREP SCHOOL
Justice Jumpers
This category honors teams who use XR to explore and address issues of social justice in new and creative ways.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS
San Miguel School
Community Preparatory School
Nathan Bishop Middle School
The Gordon School
Dr Earl F Calcutt Middle School
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
The Hope Academy
Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School
Sophia Academy
Achievement First Providence
Mayoral Academy Middle School
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Arnell Milhouse
Chief Executive Officer
Career Devs
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Adriana Dawson
Community Engagement Director
Verizon
JUDGES

Lanre Ajakaiye
Chief Development Officer
United Way of RI
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Melissa Kearns
Program Manager
Dassault Système
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Meg Stowe
Founder/Executive Director
Girls Leadership Collaborative
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Akintoye Onikoyi
Co-Founder
Muse Interactive LLC
COMMUNITY LEADERS
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Pilar McCloud
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
The Pilar McCloud Experience

Robert Britto-Oliveira
Interim Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services Center
University of Rhode Island
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Alicia Rodriguez
Owner/Psychotherapist
Clear Space MH, LLC
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Kobi Dennis
Chief Operating Officer
YMCA Greater Providence
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Monsurat Ottun
Manager, Product & Technology
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Enrique Sanchez
State Representative (Providence)
Rhode Island
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Tatiana Baena
Director of Grants and Federal Programs
Central Falls Schools District
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Arthur Johnson
Generalist
YMCA Greater Providence
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Sara Lopes
Owner/Educator
Distant Relatives LLC
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Nirva LaFortune
Principal Consultant | Organizational & Policy Strategist
LaFortune Solutions, LLC.
SPONSORS



