Hackfest Photos
It is amazing what the participants developed!
The day started with mingling, getting to know each other, and forming groups.
After lunch, everyone was hunched over their computers, silently hacking away.
The hacking ended at 5pm and following each group presented their achievements.
Check out the photos taken in the Dungeon throughout the Hackfest.
And the hacking begins…..
One group discussing how they were going to complete their project in 7 hours!
The other side of the Dungeon where more hackers brainstorm their ideas.
The Hackfest was full of collaboration and asking for input from others.
The Faculty Research Mapping team delegating tasks.
The Class Optimizer Group – Hacking is fun!
Some took a quick lunch so they could get back to hacking in the Dungeon.
Dimitri from the Conception group discussing the idea with Steven.
Bill, a Web Librarian at York University Libraries, and an avid hacker and participant of hackfests. In the background, the CubeSat Software group.
Hugh Chesser from ESSE and Neal Stephenson from UIT bouncing off of each others ideas.
The CubeSat Software hardware that they were creating code for.
Class Optimizer presenting the day’s achievements.
Hugh Chesser explaining the hardware and software connection.
Bill discussing the Open Data at York webpage.
YU Labs group presenting their innovative app that can tell students what computers are available to use in what library.
Faculty Research Mapping
Listening to final presentations.
Louis discussing his widget.
Edgar, who comes from a History background, presented final words for the Hackfest.
The Hackers who made it though 8 hours of hacking on Open York Data.
