15 teams, 3 themes and the Year of Zayed.
This year’s Hackathon 2.0 was conducted after a successful Hackthon ‘Hack for Happiness’ which was set up in the year 2017 at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai (MAHE Dubai).
Hackathon ‘Hack for Humanity’ revolved around the themes of Humanitarian & Development Aid, POD Enablement, Social Enablement for Senior Citizens. The Year of Zayed proved as an inspiration for these themes that were incorporated into ‘Hack for Humanity’.
Hack for Humanity was conducted over a period of 2 days. Although, it was followed after a ‘Fun Fair’ which was an event that fell along the lines of being that of a fundraiser. All proceeds (cash and in-kind) would go to the Special Needs Future Development Centre. The Fun Fair was also very closely in association with Hackathon to raise awareness for the Special Needs Future Development Centre.
“This event which was an embodiment of activities and involvement”
On the day of the ‘Fun Fair’, stalls were set up by students of CSE and IT. The fair was conducted on the 15th of November from 10 am-3 pm. The event was a great success. Students from schools – Our Own English High School, Sharjah, Delhi Private School, Dubai, JSS Private School, India National School and students from universities- BITS RAK, BITS Pilani Dubai and MAHE Dubai attended this event which was an embodiment of activities and involvement.
Hack for Humanity Poster 2018 at MAHE Dubai
Fun Fair Poster in association with Hack for Humanity 2018 at MAHE Dubai
Subsequent to the ‘Fun Fair’, Hack for Humanity was held at MAHE Dubai on the 21st and 22ndof November from 9am-4pm. Students from schools and universities attended this event which was coordinated by Prof. Jimcymol James and Dr. Sophia.
Hackathon’s Food & Beverage sponsors included ‘Kulfi Walas’, ‘Popcorn Roastery’ and ‘Chutney and Roll’. The entire department of CSE, IT and Engineering came together to set up stalls and volunteered for the event as well.
Stalls were set up and the proceeds went to the Special Needs Development Future Centre
The students were split into 15 teams and during the duration of the event were asked to develop and program a mobile application that fell under one of the 3 themes- Humanitarian & Development Aid, POD Enablement, Social Enablement for Senior Citizens. Each team had around 3-5 members.
The winners will be announced soon.
Credits:
Stephanie Buthelo: School of Media & Communication
Source:
Brandon Britto- Student from School of IT
Shabi (Head in charge for Hackathon 2018) – Student from School of IT
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