Hack the Gender Gap: A Women's IoT Makeathon at WVU--early bird deadline is Feb. 22

There’s a serious gender gap when it comes to representation of women in the media and tech businesses. That’s why MediaShift and the WVU Reed College of Media will convene college-age women from around the country to envision their role and influence in the emerging “smart-world” market and opportunities for entrepreneurship. 

From smart-objects to beacons, sensors and augmented reality, this hands-on Makeathon introduces women as first-generation makers in media and the Internet of Things (IoT). Prominent women leaders in media and technology will inspire, mentor and participate in a series of DIY challenges designed to problem solve, invent and craft solutions that make sense for journalism and media enterprises. 

The Makeathon will focus on new markets in IoT and their potential impact in journalism and media, including new forms of sensor journalism; reporting with networked smart objects; storytelling with beacons; combining augmented reality and 3-D printing, and more. 

Faculty and professionals from around the country will serve as team facilitators and mentors. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate. 

Sign up by Feb. 22 and get a discount! Register online today!