TECHCORPShack November 12, 2022

Congratulations Winners

Cleveland

Blue First Place: Decepticons

(l-r): Amier, Grade 11, Mc2Stem; MENTOR: Adeline Clarke, Barentz; Eliza, Grade 9, Warrensville Heights HS; Gabriel, Grade 12, Davis Aerospace & Maritime HS; Romel, Grade 9, Lorain HS

Red First Place: Thunder Pirates

(l-r): Emmanuel, Grade 9, Clearview HS; Jeremy, Grade 12, John Marshall School of IT; Jayden, Grade 10, Warrensville Heights HS; Penelope, Grade 11, John Hay School of Science and Medicine; MENTOR: Cameron Payne, Lorain County Community College

Cleveland Press Release

Eight Northeast Ohio high school students earned first place at the 2022 TECH CORPS Hackathon sponsored by KeyBank and CoverMyMeds. More than 75 high school students participated in the statewide competition held in Cleveland and Columbus. The 12-hour Cleveland event was hosted at Cuyahoga Community College and culminated with the students’ presentation of their app.

The “Decepticon” team developed an app called “Recyccofact” that helps users discover the effects of plastic pollution on the environment. The app empowers users through educational facts that can prevent oceans and animals from becoming endangered. Team members included Amier Remsor-Wilbon, 11th grade, MC2STEM High School; Eliza Clayton, 9th grade, Warrensville Heights High School; Gabriel Leonard, 12th grade, Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School; Romel Martin, 9th grade, Lorain High School. Their mentor was Adeline Dascoli, a Systems Analyst with Barentz.

The “Thunder Pirates” team developed an app called “Empower”. It provides users with emotional, physical and social support. Team members wanted to provide a platform where users could express their feelings and seek professional therapeutic support. Team members included

Emmanuel Moore, 9th grade, Clearview High School; Jeremy Abukarma, 12th grade, John Marshall School of IT; Jayden Lane, 10th grade, Warrensville Heights High School; Penelope Manley, 11th grade, John Hay School of Science and Medicine. The team’s mentor was Cameron Payne, a 3rd-year Cyber and Information Security major at Lorain County Community College.

During the TECH CORPS Hackathon, students learned how to use a mobile app development tool and received support and guidance from technology professionals from the community. “This year we challenged the students to develop a mobile app that would educate, excite and/or empower their community,” explained National Executive Director, Lisa M. Chamber. “We gave them the flexibility to be creative when thinking about what ‘community’ meant to them.”

The students addressed issues important to them including the environment, education and mental health. Chambers shared, “I was inspired by how the kids connected using technology to improve their communities.”

The winning teams were judged on their app’s functionality, design and relevance as well as their overall presentation. The judging panel was comprised of area professionals from Cleveland Foundation, Cocoon Technologies Inc., Hyland, JumpStart, Mas LaRae and Rockwell.

Each team member won $200 and will be recognized at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, December 7th during Computer Science Education Week.

Columbus

Blue First Place: Blues Clue

(l-r): Lisa M. Chambers, TECH CORPS National Executive Director; Ja’Lynn, Grade 9, Walnut Ridge HS; Sidney, Grade 12, Westerville Central HS; Rayan, Grade 10, Horizon Science Academy HS; Hosaena, Grade 10, Mifflin HS; MENTOR: Genesis Clarke, Capital University

Red First Place: The Star Systers

(l-r): Lisa M. Chambers, TECH CORPS National Executive Director; Tshesang, Grade 9, Mifflin HS; Zainab Grade 11, Horizon Science Academy; Snit, Grade 11, Mifflin HS; Olivia, Grade 10, Westerville Central HS; MENTOR: Lauren Burke, CoverMyMeds

Columbus Press Release

Eight Franklin County high school girls earned first place at the 2022 TECH CORPS Girls of Color Hackathon sponsored by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and CoverMyMeds. More than 75 high school students participated in the statewide competition held in Cleveland and Columbus. The 12-hour Columbus event was hosted at Capital University and culminated with the students’ presentation of their app.

The “Blues Clues” team developed an app called “Mentalife” that allows users to check their mood and physical health, as well as provide a safe place to journal and find resources for mental health. Team members included Ja’Lynn Yoest, 9th grade, Walnut Ridge High School; Sidney Choo, 12th grade, Westerville Central High School; Rayan Amin, 10th grade, Horizon Science Academy and Hosaena Araia, 10thgrade, Mifflin High School. The Blues Clues team was mentored by Genesis Clarke, a Computer Science major at Capital University.

The “Star Systers” team developed the “Career Query” app that empowers users to learn more about career options and connects them to experts in those fields. Team members included Tshesang Tamang, 9th grade, Mifflin High School; Zainab Abdulkadir, 11th grade, Horizon Science Academy; Snit Araia, 11th grade, Mifflin High School and Olivia Stevens, 10th grade, Westerville Central High School. Their mentor was Lauren Burke, a Data Analyst with CoverMyMeds.

During the TECH CORPS Hackathon, students learned how to use a mobile app development tool and received support and guidance from technology professionals from the community. “This year we challenged the students to develop a mobile app that would educate, excite and/or empower their community,” explained National Executive Director, Lisa M. Chamber. “We gave them the flexibility to be creative when thinking about what ‘community’ meant to them.”

The students addressed issues important to them including the environment, education and mental health. Chambers shared, “I was inspired by how the kids connected using technology to improve their communities.”

The winning teams were judged on their app’s functionality, design and relevance as well as their overall presentation. The judging panel was composed of area professionals from Color Coded Labs, Columbus State Community College, Franklin County Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Intel, JPMorgan Chase and Ohio History Connection.

Each team member won $200 and will be recognized at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, December 7th during Computer Science Education Week

TECHCORPShack

The TECHCORPShack coding event gives high school students the opportunity to learn about computer science in a fun, engaging and inclusive environment. Over the course of the experience, students learn how to use MIT App Inventor to explore the world of mobile app development and create an app that tackles a real-world need or problem.

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Program Components

  • Hack kit that includes student supplies, software and materials
  • Evaluations and Assessments
  • Training and ongoing support

Features

  • Grade Band: High School, 9th – 12th
  • Program Hours: 10+ hours of lessons and activities
  • Venue: out of school time
  • Instruction: Content delivered by two certified TECH CORPS Instructors
  • Category: Awareness