Miami Hacks Climate Change - Arts, AR & Technology Hackathon

Before It's Too Late (BITL) is a nonprofit organization based in Miami, FL that raises awareness on environmental issues through public art, technology and science educational programs. The Earth Week Challenge is a 7 day challenge to practice sustainability created by Before It’s Too Late. Visit or follow us at bitl.earth.

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Miami Hacks Climate Change is Miami's first hackathon to create art, augmented reality and technology solutions for local climate issues. This hackathon brings together the creative & tech communities of Greater Miami to connect, create & get involved for our beautiful planet. Learn more at <A HREF="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beforeitstoolate.earth%2Fhackathon&h=ATPPbJbMz0czzNAOn4W0nolXOZ_mfPoxb55o9HYg01FNzW0iZfNdVFdh75f5XnTtzcOYeGCjdMteuV-wo9hWjrwRXg2cQ_XwlW7HVTLnL-DjOyO9" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.beforeitstoolate.earth/hackathon</A> This inaugural hackathon supports Miami Murals, a grassroots movement led by local artists & technologists to deliver an augmented reality mural series to spur environmental action around Miami-Dade County. Learn more at <A HREF="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmiamimurals.org%2F&h=ATNATbReiNhjbTNh7g9-FB9mC_03OgnWNut6lkyWz7DQuoxkchiF5fVFsVWPAumI-vHHNPZe63ICqduLtk77z1zCFcArgyScRzqOhzkeF10y_hlo" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">miamimurals.org.</A> Will you join the movement to create a New Miami #beforeitstoolate? -------------------------- HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? HACKERS - We invite artists, coders, designers, engineers, makers, entrepreneurs, experts and learners to apply to become a hacker. 60 hackers will be selected to participate, and they will work in teams for 48 hours to solve in any one of three challenge categories: Art, Coding & (open) Innovation. Six winning teams win prizes of $1,000 and $500 and an invitation to join the Miami Murals collective. This event is free for hackers. Apply by April 15 via a short application on our website<A HREF="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beforeitstoolate.earth%2Fhackathon&h=ATNNY9S5AI_FAPwJiT_8W4nai3Hs49zNfP7RNFUiuiCHYK-u1E-BHz9ryIcsIyKUUN_p9X1SvmsNDPrkMiJkott_0UGJeRilWv_RZDId_gTDPN_b" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.beforeitstoolate.earth/hackathon</A> GENERAL PUBLIC - We invite you to join us on Sunday, April 29 to see the hackers present their projects and our judges select winners. Small bites will be served. There will be an expo featuring live art, cool new tech, VR/AR experiences and important local climate initiatives. Free Admission. Rsvp at <A HREF="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmiamihacksclimate.eventbrite.com%2F&h=ATNygQC2GJ06-1Fgp9D_mg-6oSDFbQb6f6Gchk7ybeKW6VKh_QJEs_TzQYD3ju_wDAq-zxkQb0eXEpA4rd4tmNMFoB7neyKDq7TJ3aAVx8pk9Ib7" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">miamihacksclimate.eventbrite.com.</A>  ------------------------ What is a Hackathon? A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is a design challenge event usually lasting one or several days, in which computer programmers and others, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers and subject-matter-experts, collaborate intensively on software projects. As an MIT founded initiative, Before It's Too Late is excited to spread our love of hackathons to Miami. ------------------------- Three Challenge Categories Art Challenge for Miami Murals  Choose a local climate story & community to highlight Develop a full mural proposal and demo including the mural design, 3D art, and AR to bring the mural to life Design a community activation plan based on the mural Code Challenge for Miami Murals Design the best app for the Miami Murals campaign, integrating a public mural map, calling to distinct AR experiences, database feed to 1 Million Actions and social features Design an app that is intuitive and engaging Design code that runs smoothly and efficiently Tech Innovation Challenge for Sea Level Rise Open format challenge Create a climate educational experience, campaign or product that raises awareness and motivates action Design and create a demo that addresses a local climate need Awards First place team in each category - $1,000 Second place team in each category - $500 Invitation to join Miami Murals team Plus other products & prizes  -------------------------- Event Schedule FRIDAY - HACK Day 1 (9am - open 24 hours) - **Open Only to Hackers & Partners 9am - We kick off our hackathon by presenting the challenges Discovery Period - Form Teams & Tech Exhibits Fair Hack! Midnight - Team plans are due, no changes allowed after Three meals are provided SATURDAY - HACK Day 2 (open 24 hours) - **Open Only to Hackers & Partners All day hack!  Mentorship check-ins available Three meals are provided SUNDAY - PRESENTATIONS (10am - 3pm) - Open to Public!  9am - Team submissions are due 11am - Art Challenge Presentations 12pm - Coding Challenge Presentations 1pm - Innovation Challenge Presentations 2 pm - Award ceremony & closing speeches Expo featuring green tech, VR/AR experiences and important local organizations  Small Bites are provided -------------------------- Thank You to our Partners & Sponsors EcoTech Visions FedEx The CLEO Institute FIU CARTA AT&T Miami Dolphins Toyota of North Miami Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman Law Office Mad Studios Genius Plaza Starbucks Dell Microsoft Target
 
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<DIV CLASS="paragraph"> Miami Murals aims to deliver an augmented reality mural series across Miami-Dade County to raise awareness and spur over “1 Million Individual Actions” on local climate issues. Murals will be created for 12 diverse Miami community hubs that are addressing an important aspect of climate change. This campaign is driven by an incredible team of local artists in partnership with local nonprofits and businesses Before It's Too Late, The CLEO Institute and Mad Studios. Learn more at <A HREF="http://miamimurals.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">miamimurals.org</A> and see our pilot mural in the news: <A HREF="https://www.nbcmiami.com/on-air/as-seen-on/New-Miami-Mural-Sheds-Light-on-Climate-Change_Miami-473978813.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1 minute video by NBC6 news</A> and <A HREF="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article198488639.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Miami Herald article</A>. Before It's Too Late (BITL) is a nonprofit prototyping lab using arts & technology to awaken and unite people to mitigate the climate crisis. BITL’s programs include virtual & augmented reality, murals and simulation games, and we are empowering local artists, students, and vulnerable communities to become agents of change. Our social theory of change incorporates the latest research on climate communication, behavioral science and design. BITL is based in Miami, FL and was founded out of MIT. Visit us at <A HREF="http://beforeitstoolate.earth/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">beforeitstoolate.earth</A>. EcoTech Visions is Miami’s first green incubator and makerspace. We assist entrepreneurs in creating, planning, and launching innovative and “green” manufacturing businesses in South Florida. More than just some business workshop, we offer high-quality business resources, maker space, office space and event space to support the development of products made with recycled materials. Learn more at http://ecotechvisions.com The CLEO Institute builds a climate-literate public that supports climate action. CLEO stands for Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities. To date our work has reached more than 330,000 people including individuals, groups,  schools, businesses, municipalities and elected leaders. We want everyone to better understand the science, seriousness, and solutions for the climate change crisis. </DIV>
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