Say Hello to Hackathons: How Competitions Can Help You Learn

What are “hackathons” and how do they inspire innovation? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, John Stewart, digital producer and host, sat down with Glenn Ye and Leo Wang, two undergraduate students and the winners of the Best Game award for the University of Toronto’s Hack the Valley IV. They explore what their experience was like competing in a hackathon, including the pros and cons of working in a tight timeframe, and give advice for any future participants interested in creative problem solving.

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