MindBlast XR

Redefining Reality, Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Future
A Hackathon for Rhode Island Middle School Students

APRIL 15-19, 2024

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 2024 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.

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:

1. What issue is your team addressing.
2. How does your team plan to fix it using XR technology.
3. 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.

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2024 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

EVENT HOSTS

Adriana Dawson

Verizon

SAIGE DENNIS

STUDENT

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Monsurat Ottun

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Toye Onikoyi

Muse Mirror & Bubbler VR

Dr. Taino Palermo

Center For Indigenous Peoples Rights

JUDGES

Angela Bannerman Ankoma

Equity Leadership Initiative at Rhode Island Foundation

Oscar Mejías

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Kobi J Dennis

YMCA Greater Providence

Gregg Perry

The Perry Group, LLC

Tom Finn

Avid Products

Helena L. Moronta

Baycoast Bank

Dr. Dennis Rebelo

Berkshire Innovation Center

Brian Morley

Avid Products

Harvey E. Lee, Jr

COX Communications

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

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

Kilah Walters Clinton

Rhode IslandExecutive Office of Health and Human Services