Ep 39: Bioinformatics Hackathons

ASM NGS Hackathon Details: - Date: 10-12 October 2024 - Location: Washington DC, Venue TBD (within 30 minutes of the ASM NGS venue) - Registration form: https://lnkd.in/e8KTqZYQ - Admission: Free (Sponsored by Theiagen Genomics) Summary In this episode, Kevin and Andrew discuss hackathons and the upcoming ASM NGS Hackathon. They explain that hackathons bring together people from different backgrounds to work on community problems and solve common challenges. The hackathon at ASM NGS will be a virtual and in-person event, allowing for broader participation. They emphasize the value of community building and networking that comes from hackathons, as well as the opportunity to collaborate and work on specific projects. They encourage people to bring their curiosity and willingness to collaborate to hackathons, regardless of their technical background. Takeaways Hackathons bring together people from different backgrounds to work on community problems and solve common challenges. The ASM NGS Hackathon will be a virtual and in-person event, allowing for broader participation. Hackathons provide opportunities for community building, networking, and collaboration. Participants should bring their curiosity and willingness to collaborate, regardless of their technical background.