«Menos del 20% en el mundo emprendedor de tecnología está representado por mujeres», señaló a El Observador Laia Barboza, advisory board de la ONG Girls in Tech (GIT). Barboza contó que por motivos culturales las adolescentes optan por orientaciones humanísticas mucho más que por científicas y tecnológicas. En este contexto, GIT organiza distintas actividades para promover la participación y aumentar el interés de niñas en el sector tecnológico.
On this occasion, Hackathon will be held on 8 September, with the support of the Municipality of Montevideo, an activity for teenagers, who will work for a whole day - from 9 am to 6 pm - to create innovative solutions for a smarter and more inclusive city. The areas will be mobility, environmental quality and hygiene and coexistence.
La temática será «Ciudades Inteligentes». Los equipos estarán formados por seis liceales de 3°, 4° o 5° y un docente responsable, divididos equitativamente entre varones y mujeres. Deberán plantear una problemática y enfocarse en ella. El resto de la actividad consistirá en armar un prototipo de solución tecnológica y en hacer una presentación de la idea en pocos minutos ante un jurado que elegirá al equipo ganador.
The objectives of this first edition of Hackathon will be to strengthen gender equality by working in mixed teams from an early age -where women's disinterest as creators of technology is generated-; to promote the confidence of women in diverse work teams, to develop skills for the future: to make a first approach to technological projects through methodology, workshops, talks, etc. and for young people to get involved in local problems and look for solutions.
The prizes for the first place will consist of Coderhouse courses, English scholarships from Uruguay XXI, a trophy printed by Sinergia Tech using 3D printing and recycled materials, 3D printed medals, a one-month membership at Sinergia Tech to develop the prototype, GIT merchandising and a certificate. Second place will be awarded with Jansport backpacks and GIT merchandising.
Do I need to know how to programme?
To participate in Hackathon it is not necessary to know how to program. There will be important support from mentors who will provide the necessary tools to carry out the presentation of the solutions worked on by their respective teams.
On the other hand, Fernanda Ferreira and Federico Martino from Inzol will present a business case related to SmartCities and will give a prototyping workshop, Daniel Goldman from Innmentor will be in charge of the pitch workshop and Magela Giorgi from Teo y la Maquina de ideas will collaborate as a mentor helping the teams in the communication and creativity of their ideas. In addition, workshop leaders and volunteers related to technology, smartcities and entrepreneurship will be available during the event for group consultations.
Teams wishing to register can do so until 31 August by filling in a form via the following link.
Source: The Observer
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