Hacks/Hackers Chicago

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires.

Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds.

This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial.

This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures.

Please also check out our blog at http://hackshackers.com

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Chicago MigraHack: Immigration Hackathon + workshops
- Fri May 31
  9:00 AM
- → RSVP
- 10 attending
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CIBOLA TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCUBATOR

1647 S Blue Island St (Near 18th & Loomis), Chicago, IL (map)
Chicago Migrahack taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 31st- June 2nd, 2013, at Cibola in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. The first day will consist of workshops... Learn more
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Collaborative Innovation Class Project Presentations
- Wed Jun 12
  6:30 PM
- → RSVP
- 10 attending
- 0 comments
TBD

Northwestern Campus, Evanston, IL (map)
The Collaborative Innovation class is known for its final presentations. Come find out what new projects these 8 teams have come up with over the spring quarter. In this... Learn more

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