Join T-REX, along with leading animal welfare organizations, for a hackathon to promte animal welfare and potentially impact the lives of thousands of dogs, cats, and other animals! Using data sets, and other assets, you will be tasked to develop tools that could help combat the mistreatment of animals, such as puppy mills in the state of Missouri.
About Animal Welfare in Missouri
Puppy mills and animal welfare are a major issue in Missouri. The Humane Society of the United States has called out the state for 12 years in a row as the worst in the country for this issue (click here for report). HB2265 and HB1826 (click here for bill details) are currently in the Missouri Legislature and have been called out by organizations in the state as doing little to actually adress the issue.
Hackathon Details
When
July 12th 9:00am - July 20th 6:00pm
NOTE: A discord server will be set up soon for resources, problem statement(s), finding teammates, asking questions, and more.
July 20th 8:00am - 6:00pm: T-REX will open it's doors so you and your teammates can have a chance to work in-person and finsh whatever work you have left (food and drinks provided).
NOTE: Teams will be required to present in-person for your project to count, arriving no later than 2pm on July 20th.
Where
Discord
T-REX (July 20th)
911 Washington Ave., Suite 500
St. Louis, MO 63101
Who Can Participate
College Students and Academia
Industry Professionals
Food
Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks will be provided.
What To Bring
Computer and water bottle
Teams
Collaborating with friends and colleagues is highly encouraged. If you don't have a team, a Discord server will be set up soon to find a team and other tasks.
If you register for this event, but are unable to participate on July 20th, be sure to cancel your registration in advance.
More info coming soon, keep an eye on your inbox for updates on this event!
