The North Campus\u2019 INIT chapter is hosting SharkByte, Miami Dade College\u2019s second annual student-led hackathon, from Nov. 6-8 at the School of Justice Building, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An exact room number for the event has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n
INIT is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing underrepresented communities access to learning and job opportunities in the tech industry. They have more than 200 members across all eight MDC campuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Participants will learn about new technologies, collaborate on innovative projects, gain hands-on coding experience, and connect with\u00a0 industry learners across the fields of game development, software engineering, cyber security, and artificial intelligence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Competitors must be 18 years of age or older.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The three-day event is expected to span 36 hours and include around 350 attendees. During the first day, groups of up to four will work on their projects and attend workshops.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the second day, the teams will develop their projects with assistance from tech experts. Participants will demonstrate their projects to judges on the final day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Winners will receive prizes that include video game consoles, sponsor merchandise, and get access to internship interview opportunities.<\/p>\n