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Presentation2014Rockefeller Foundation

Rockefeller Foundation Hackathon

Abstract

Participated in a Rockefeller Foundation hackathon focused on using technology and design thinking to address social challenges.

Topics

Social InnovationHackathonDesign ThinkingTechnology

About This Event

The Rockefeller Foundation convened innovators, technologists, and educators to collaborate on solutions to pressing social challenges through a focused hackathon format.

Participation

Contributed expertise in:

  • Design thinking methodologies
  • Educational technology approaches
  • Maker-centered problem solving
  • Rapid prototyping for social good

Hackathon Focus

The event brought together diverse perspectives to address challenges related to:

  • Educational equity
  • Access to technology
  • Community development
  • Sustainable solutions

Outcome

The hackathon represented an opportunity to apply maker education principles to broader social challenges—demonstrating how the skills and mindsets cultivated in makerspaces can translate to real-world impact.