The Engineering Equity hackathon aims to address and solve the following societal problems:
1)Girls are less likely to study STEM subjects at school; a gap that continues through to university
2)Women are less likely to consider a career in technology than men
3)Major barriers include a shortage of women role models and a lack of understanding of how technology can enable women to change the world.
Eligibility Criteria:
1)Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology pursuing 2nd to 4th Year
2)Master of Engineering / Master of Technology / Master of Science pursuing 1st or 2nd Year
3)Bachelor of Science – Sophomore / Junior / Senior or Master of Science pursuing 1st or 2nd Year
4)Year of Passing: 2022 to 2025
5)60% (6 CGPA on a 10-point scale)
What to expect
1)Over a week of hands-on learning: From coding basics to understanding the challenges with gender equity in tech
2)A dedicated woman mentor from the tech space
A)Stage 1: 4 hours of continuous individual coding (February 17th)
B)Stage 2 (Grand finale): Individuals will then be grouped into teams to collaborate for 4 consecutive days (March 8th-11th)
Benefits
1)The opportunity to participate in a live project/internship
2)Mentorship from industry experts and exposure to powerhouse female talent
3)Access to hands-on training and learning platforms
4)A chance to compete with women students across the globe
5)Help build solutions to bridge the equity gap
6)Kickstart your career with full-time employment opportunities
7)Significant cash prizes, multiple awards, and more
Important Dates
1)Registrations Open – January 27th, 2023
2)Registrations Close – February 17th, 2023
3)First Level Coding Assessment – February 17th, 2023
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