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BC "Paradise Begins Here" Hackathon a Huge Success

BCCSS successfully hosted Hack the Heights 9 at 245 Beacon Street this weekend. Over 40 students across 12 teams competed in the 24-hour hackathon themed "Paradise Begins Here," focusing on small community changes for global impact.

The event featured a speaker panel with Boston College alums Will and Talia, now software engineers at Amazon and Redhat, respectively, and Google’s senior software engineer Adam Winchell. Additionally, BC's Machine Intelligence Group (MIG) held a natural language processing workshop.

Key sponsors included Cambridge Mobile Telematics and Dell. Eugene Shih, VP of Engineering at CMT, shared insights on their mission and interacted with students, distributing exciting goodies. Dell’s campus ambassadors also engaged attendees with a raffle. On the final day, students showcased their projects, with "Study Buddies"—a service tracking real-time classroom availability for BC students—winning the top prize from over $1,500 awarded. Thanks to Professors Samary and Creiner and Mr. Samary for judging.

Heartfelt thanks to all participants, sponsors, and mentors for a fantastic weekend!

For the last week of National Preparedness Month, it is time to learn how to get involved!

Just like Captain America believes in service to the community, getting involved is essential. Taking a CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, CERT, or other preparedness classes on campus equips you to be a real-life hero in emergencies. By learning these skills and being prepared, you can make a significant difference in your community, ensuring you're ready to respond effectively when help is needed most.

Stay informed and stay safe!!

Check out our website and click "Safety and Preparedness Training" to learn more about opportunities on campus today!
https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/sites/campus-safety/emergency-management/How-to-Prepare.html

According to US News & World Report, BC was ranked 37th in the “Best Undergraduate Economics” programs, 42nd in “Best Undergraduate Psychology,” and 87th in “Best Undergraduate Computer Science.”

Come to our Frontend Workshop and learn how to develop cool web apps and sharpen your skills for Hack the Heights!