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The Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi, founded in 1898, is the eighth oldest chapter of Sigma Xi. Of the 500 chapters, the Ohio State Chapter is one of the largest and most active. Our main goal is to promote scientific and engineering research, and the promise of science and technology to society through the recognition of young scientists as members.More information can be found at our chapter website or Facebook pages online.
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  • Science Café: Hacking the Hackathon: A Guide to a Successful Project

    Ohio State Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, and the Ohio State University Libraries sponsor our OSU Science Café. These events represent a grassroots movement that exist all over the world. These events are open to everyone and feature an engaging conversation with a scientist about a particular topic. More information is at: http://library.osu.edu/news/science-cafe

      

    Our next science café is on "Hacking the Hackathon: A Guide to a Successful Project" on October 4 at 7pm as an online event. You can register at the following link:

    https://osu.zoom.us/j/92444100687?pwd=Q2F1Z3NLYS8wWDVaNm1LL0x1Q2QzQT09

    This seminar will be talking about many steps in a typical HackOHI/O (and general hackathon) project, from start to finish. These topics will include:

    - What is a hackathon / What is HackOHI/O

    - How to form a group

    - Ideating/Brainstorming

    - Required skills (Not what you think!)

    - How to collaborate successfully

    - How to utilize resources such as mentors and sponsors

    - How to pitch/present your project

    - Miscellaneous tips/tricks/questions

    Our speaker will be Shritan Gunday, MakeOHI/O Lead. The OHI/O Program fosters a tech culture at Ohio State and its surrounding communities, ultimately providing students the opportunity to learn and build with real technologies outside of the classroom. Through the platform, OHI/O better connects students to real world problems and opportunities by engaging with the community and industry partners. More information can be found at:

    https://hack.osu.edu/make/2023/#home-back

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