AtrocityWatch Hackathons
AtrocityWatch Hackathon for Humanity
February 12, 2015
AtrocityWatch is hosting a hackathon to advance the cause of applying big data science to the humanitarian cause of preventing atrocities. Join us for these friendly competitions in the interest of building technology to save lives. This particular hackathon is focused on using big data and mobile technologies to build a Geo-Fencing application.
AtrocityWatch Hackathon for Humanity
February 12, 2015
Registration, Prizes, etc.
• Registration is free
• Bring your own laptop
• 1st Place Prize is/are passes to Strata + Hadoop World San Jose. Teams will have a choice between: one full pass or two two-day passes.
• Cloudera is providing food and beverages
• Several O’Reilly Authors (and Cloudera employees) are signing Big Data books and giving them away to
participants
O'Reilly Media is making a significant contribution to the 2/12 AW Hackathon, and we are very grateful for their contributions. In addition to the free conference passes which will be awarded to winners, O'Reilly is also offering a 20% discount to the 2015 Strata+Hadoop World Conference for Hackathon attendees. If you are interested, the promo code is UGAW20.
• All submissions have the potential of saving lives
• We ask that submissions be licensed under the Apache Software License
• Register here: http://atrocitywatch.launchrock.com
Hackathon FAQ’s
1. What are we hacking?
We are looking for any innovative solutions to detect an impending or occurring atrocity. This can be an analysis of social media, analytics utilizing one or multiple data sources, or natural language processing of the news. There are any number of sources that could indicate trouble, and we are interested to see what kinds of ideas hackers can find during the event.
2. What data is used?
Any data that is publicly available or that could be purchased through a nominal fee is fair to use. We are interested to see what ideas attendees bring to this problem. Social media is one avenue of exploration, but other forms of data (and metadata) may also be included.
3. What output are we expected to deliver?
This can be anything you want. You will be expected to show your creations during presentations at the end of the Hackathon. A working proof of concept or a realistic mock-up would be great.
4. Where will results be uploaded?
On-site personnel will help configure Amazon Web Services and/or similar cloud solutions for final work-product storage on the day of. We ask that submissions be licensed under the Apache Software License.
5. Is this an algorithm focused competition?
No. We are looking for literally anything you can think of that helps solve the problem of Atrocities. Algorithms are welcome, but we will also consider mashup applications utilizing multiple services, customized filters for video sites, or even design documents.
6. What if I want to help in the hackathon, but I don’t want to compete?
We are also accepting Mentors who are willing to help teams. Mentors aren’t part of a team and can help more than one team. Mentors are particularly sought with experience in big data, data science, social media APIs, etc.
7. Should I compete by myself or join a team?
It is up to you. If a team wins, the prize will be split among team members. A team might not out perform an individual in this event, as ‘too many cooks can spoil the broth.’ Teams can be formed after the event has begun in case two or more individuals decide to combine their efforts. Similarly, teams can split up if team members decide they are incompatible.
February 12, 2015
AtrocityWatch is hosting a hackathon to advance the cause of applying big data science to the humanitarian cause of preventing atrocities. Join us for these friendly competitions in the interest of building technology to save lives. This particular hackathon is focused on using big data and mobile technologies to build a Geo-Fencing application.
AtrocityWatch Hackathon for Humanity
February 12, 2015
- Who: Hackers, Designers, Big Data practitioners, Data Scientists, Mentors, and do-gooders who want to give voice to those who need it most
- What: Help us spot Atrocities before they occur by analyzing social media & raising awareness when Atrocities occur
- Where: Cloudera, 1001 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305
- When: February 12, 2015, 5 PM – Midnight.
Registration, Prizes, etc.
• Registration is free
• Bring your own laptop
• 1st Place Prize is/are passes to Strata + Hadoop World San Jose. Teams will have a choice between: one full pass or two two-day passes.
• Cloudera is providing food and beverages
• Several O’Reilly Authors (and Cloudera employees) are signing Big Data books and giving them away to
participants
- O'Reilly confirming book donations for a book signing by Cloudera authors-- Authors confirmed to attend:
- Kate Ting & Jarek Cecho
- Hari Shreedharan
- Wes McKinney
O'Reilly Media is making a significant contribution to the 2/12 AW Hackathon, and we are very grateful for their contributions. In addition to the free conference passes which will be awarded to winners, O'Reilly is also offering a 20% discount to the 2015 Strata+Hadoop World Conference for Hackathon attendees. If you are interested, the promo code is UGAW20.
• All submissions have the potential of saving lives
• We ask that submissions be licensed under the Apache Software License
• Register here: http://atrocitywatch.launchrock.com
Hackathon FAQ’s
1. What are we hacking?
We are looking for any innovative solutions to detect an impending or occurring atrocity. This can be an analysis of social media, analytics utilizing one or multiple data sources, or natural language processing of the news. There are any number of sources that could indicate trouble, and we are interested to see what kinds of ideas hackers can find during the event.
2. What data is used?
Any data that is publicly available or that could be purchased through a nominal fee is fair to use. We are interested to see what ideas attendees bring to this problem. Social media is one avenue of exploration, but other forms of data (and metadata) may also be included.
3. What output are we expected to deliver?
This can be anything you want. You will be expected to show your creations during presentations at the end of the Hackathon. A working proof of concept or a realistic mock-up would be great.
4. Where will results be uploaded?
On-site personnel will help configure Amazon Web Services and/or similar cloud solutions for final work-product storage on the day of. We ask that submissions be licensed under the Apache Software License.
5. Is this an algorithm focused competition?
No. We are looking for literally anything you can think of that helps solve the problem of Atrocities. Algorithms are welcome, but we will also consider mashup applications utilizing multiple services, customized filters for video sites, or even design documents.
6. What if I want to help in the hackathon, but I don’t want to compete?
We are also accepting Mentors who are willing to help teams. Mentors aren’t part of a team and can help more than one team. Mentors are particularly sought with experience in big data, data science, social media APIs, etc.
7. Should I compete by myself or join a team?
It is up to you. If a team wins, the prize will be split among team members. A team might not out perform an individual in this event, as ‘too many cooks can spoil the broth.’ Teams can be formed after the event has begun in case two or more individuals decide to combine their efforts. Similarly, teams can split up if team members decide they are incompatible.
