over 3 years ago
Happy Holidays, Check Your Slack + GRAND FINALISTS Now Announced!!
Hello Climate Change-Makers,
We hope everyone's having a good holiday season so far & that you're looking forward to 2023!
And indeed, on our end, we're excited to start the year/ end the hackathon with a bang, with our GRAND FINALS being held on SATURDAY, JAN 7th, 2023 @ 10 AM EST... And here, the format was chosen after consulting with participants, featuring a final with ~12 teams, who will be sharing their revised 4-min videos (OR a 4-min live pitch), while having 3 min of questions for our judges. It should be a blast :)
And ALL of…
over 3 years ago
Hackathon Reminder/ Update: Bonus Points Forms, Next Steps, Best of Luck!
Hello Folks,
This is a repeat update that was already shared a couple days ago over Slack, and am sending here as a reminder (please do make sure to join the Slack channel here to stay in the loop folks)!
We are SUPER-excited to share that we're getting scores slowly back from judges, with us likely having scores processed for this round by around this time next week. And so far, we have received just the most positive feedback from our judges around how inspired they all are by what you folks have submitted (MUST make some time to…
over 3 years ago
IMPORTANT: Add "Our Team" Section to Devpost Written Submission by Dec 6 @ 10 AM EST!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We've been absolutely LOVING LOVING LOVING the submissions so far & are so moved by your STORIES, especially those of incredible people/ teams coming together in their own unique ways.
That said, this "TEAM" part of the submisison sets (which is part of the judging criteria) has consistently been a weaker point in the solutions we've seen & want to ensure that your cool stories of what made each of you come to the hackathon + how you came together + what you bring as skills is highlighted.
Our ASK OF YOU (optional but highly …
over 3 years ago
T-2.5 Hours: Get Your Submissions In + LAST(LAST) CHANCE to Join a Team!!
Just Under T-2.5 Hours Left: Hope you're getting ready for submission timeeeee!!!!
Couple notes:
- Check Slack for Stuff. It has lots of stuff. Like the rubric. And resources. And relevant workshop recordings. And tips. And most of all, some pretty cool people :)
- You Better Do That Form: This form. We've sent it many times. It confirms eligibility on our rules. Clarifies teammates. Tells us what theme you're competing in (although we'll be using discretion as well, especially for the tech people). It's a pre-requisite to your submisison being considered.
- Bonus Points Come Later: Be sure…
over 3 years ago
Pitching & Getting Your Final Video Together 6pm EST
Pitching & Getting Your Final Video Together 6pm EST
over 3 years ago
12PM EST SYSTEMS THINKING AND INTERSECTIONALITY
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87391253840
over 3 years ago
Happening Now - Two Eyed Seeing and the Scientific Lens
happening now - Two Eyed Seeing and the Scientific Lens
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88028985783
over 3 years ago
NOW - prototyping and practical lens
NOW - prototyping and practical lens https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84627179036
over 3 years ago
Extension + Additional Value Proposition / Pitching Workshop:
Hi Folks:
Some BIG NEWS, reflecting especially on our varied timezones. Namely:
- First, an EXTENSION... Projects are now due TODAY @ 11:59 PM PST (Not EST), i.e. you 4 more hours
- Second, we will have an ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP running 1.5 hours + worth 2 BONUS POINTS as it'll combine the value pop workshop + the pitch one)... At 3 AM EST as shared at the opening + Slack, link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89466552982?pwd=Y3hrT0JERjFVUUhSOHpUMFFheTV3Zz09
- Third, we've got TWO ADDITIONAL MENTORS, one from South Africa & one from Indonesia, starting mentor shifts @…
over 3 years ago
GAME *NIGHT*
MIDNIGHT (12AM EST) - join us for a fun game activity
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84081352686
over 3 years ago
There's Something in The Water
8 PM EST - Learn about the Equity and Justice Lens With a Movie and Discussion!
Watch There's Something in The Water and Join Nwabisa and Maryam for an important discussion!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83012523508
over 3 years ago
VALUE PROPOSITION WORKSHOP
Value Proposition Workshop at 1pm EST
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85976838509
over 3 years ago
Today's The DAY! Opening Ceremonies 10am EST
TODAY at 10am EST we BEGIN our day with the opening ceremony.
Here is the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89663725252?pwd=WFFnUmZMaisyWE1JaHhXbFVabmIyZz09
I'm so excited to have everyone together!
Here is an amazing quote from one of our mentors Judy Green
"The best remedy for despair is action"
Take that quote with you this weekend as we inspire, innovate, and take climate action!
over 3 years ago
Weekend Workshops and Schedule
It’s happening; the Climate Change-Makers Innovation Challenge is THIS weekend. There’s a lot to be excited about, so we want to share a few links, a tentative schedule, and important information with you!
We want to make forming a team as simple as possible so make sure to use this matchmaking form to help us find the right team for you and join us Friday December 2nd at 7pm EST (12am GMT) for a Matchmaking Event to make sure you are ready for the opening day!
Matchmaking Form: https://forms.gle/9TCYcid8mV8rupKK7
Friday December 2nd (7pm EST 12am GMT) Matchmaking Event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84827632099?pwd=QTZKVTZHNWZHTmhScXBJZGQ5WmtYZz09
Please…
over 3 years ago
T-3 Days: Slack Channel, Zoom Link & a Special Welcome to Our First-Time Hackathoners!
Hello Folks,
T-3 Days left until the start of the Climate Change-Makers Challenge!!
Well past expectations, we've had 160+ foks register thus far from 25+ countries & every habitable continent of the planet (minus the penguins of Antarctica)... And to see the wide range of skillsets that folks are bringing + the connections already being made on Devpost + the many great questions being asked all gets us SUPER-pumped for this Saturday!
Your three main organizers with be Alexx, Maryam & I representing the OATHE Project, the Youth Impact Challenge & EarthNet, and we…