POSTPONED Hackathon: Fake News and War on Democracy: Workshop | Seattle

Education should be the best investment you make in your future, and atFlatiron School, we’re committed to helping you learn the skills you need to change yours for the better. Online and on our campuses across the country, we provide the skills, community, and outcomes-driven curriculum you need to launch a career in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or product design in as little as 15 weeks.You’re closer than you think to a career in tech. Learn how to #ChangeThings by visitinghttps://flatironschool.com/or registering for one of our upcoming events below!

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If you are into problem solving and community building, come join us for a fun hackthaon!

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The spread of misinformation is one of the biggest threats to our democratic process. How can you help save it? The University of Washington Center for an Informed Public, Crosscut and Flatiron School invite you to combat this crisis and help promote a more informed society. During the day’s event, you will join a team and use your creative problem solving skills to tackle one of the most important problems of our time. No need to have any technical background for this event – the only requirement is that you show up ready to take on this challenge!NEW EVENT DATE: 6/6/2020Program: 9:00 AM: Welcome Hackathoners!! Sign in and grab coffee and refreshments. We’ll go over the task at hand and hear from kickoff speakers.10:00 AM: Let's Get Hacking!Time to choose teams! Don’t worry if you aren’t coming with a pre-selected team! There will be an opportunity to join in with others. Teams will choose a project focus, and then get to work on creating solutions!12:00 PM: Time to Eat Enjoy custom food and beverage courtesy of our sponsors 5:00 PM: Hacking ends! Teams will share their products to our panel of judges, made up of a group of local thought leaders.5:30 PM: Closing Ceremony Winners will be announced and prizes awarded. 6:00 PM: FinaleHope you had a wonderful event, and we look forward to seeing the changes you implement in your community!FAQ: When does the event really start?We will begin promptly at 9am. Please arrive on time!What is a hackathon?A hackathon is any event where people come together to solve problems. Participants form small groups and “hack” out solutions to the challenge put forward. Each participant brings their experience to help the group, you do not need to be a technology expert to participate!How do I participate in a hackathon?Most participants come with an open mind, a positive attitude, and a willingness to collaborate with their new team. There is no required preparation, hackathons are all about creative problem solving and meeting smart, creative people in your community. Some participants might come with an idea or a plan but most people will just want to come and participate in the fun!What is Flatiron School?Flatiron School is more than just a coding school. We bring together passionate instructors, best-in-class curriculum, verified jobs outcomes, and an inclusive student community that fuels an authentic and open learning environment.What is the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public?Our mission is to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse. This interdisciplinary effort is led by the Information School, Human Centered Design &amp; Engineering and the School of Law, with collaboration from the Communication Leadership Program at the UW and numerous other university and community partners.What is Crosscut? At Crosscut, we believe that an informed public is essential to solving the challenges of our time. As the Pacific Northwest’s independent, reader-supported, nonprofit news site, Crosscut strives to provide readers with the facts and analysis they need to intelligently participate in civic discourse, and to create a more just, equitable and sustainable society.Supporting Sponsors: Flatiron School The University of Washington Center for an Informed PublicCrosscut----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect many parts of the world, we know the potential impact is on everyone’s mind. The health and safety of you, your families, and our global community is our highest priority. With this in mind, we ask you to consider the following questions before attending an event at our Flatiron School campus:Have you been infected (or are potentially infected) with COVID-19?Have you been in contact within the past fourteen (14) days with a person(s) who has been infected or is potentially infected with COVID-19?Do you now have, or have you in the past fourteen (14) days, flu-like symptoms (such as respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties)?Have you recently (within the past fourteen (14) days) returned from Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore, and the region of Lombardy, Italy, or been in contact with someone who has recently returned from these regions?If you answer yes to any of the above, we kindly ask that you don’t attend a campus event - however we encourage you to join one of our upcoming webinars (https://flatironschool.com/events/?campus=online) instead so you can still learn more about Flatiron School.

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