Hacks/Hackers Vancouver

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 Help us build the future of media!

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October 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 24 Members attended
Telling Stories with Data
They rated it 3.503 (3 ratings)

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It was alright but I was under the impression we'd get to learn some good tricks about info-graphics. ...

—Ryan Nus

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Learned how to use the data to generate a quick chart/graph to present on web. ...

—Alamy Liu
August 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM, 12 Members attended
DataBC's first ever hackathon this Saturday
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

This is not an H/H event, but I'm sure some of us will be there. And this meetup page would be a good place to see who else is going and map out collaboration... Learn more
June 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 52 Members attended
Hacks/Hackers Vancouver Launch Party + MoJo Jam!
They rated it 4.503 (3 ratings) and uploaded 7 photos

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Thanks Miraj and Farida! Met some interesting people.

—Tom Carchrae

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Inspiring.

—Laura Aslan

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Hugh Stimson joined
April 28 at 10:47 PM

"I'm an environmental geographer. Or maybe an ecological programmer. Or maybe a geodesigner. In any case I'm from East Van and I like it."
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April 26 at 3:10 PM

"Hi everyone, My name is Ashley. Thanks to Miraj for the invite...looking forward to meeting you all!"
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"I live in Mount Pleasant, enjoy discussing news, events, art and culture. I'm interested in creating new connections, spreading good ideas and giving/receiving inspiration!"
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"Programmer living in New West"
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Michael McQuillan joined
April 13 at 11:02 AM

"Longtime community journalist now a communications specialist and instructor for SFU's New Media Journalism program (www.sfu.ca/journalism). Author of the blog The Wired Reporter (http://blogs.sfu.ca/departments/continuingstudies/wiredreporter/)."
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Jason Black joined
April 9 at 7:37 PM

"Senior data/voice engineer working for a large Canadian corporation...always interested in figuring out how things work and committed to life long learning."
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Danny joined
April 5 at 1:12 AM

"I'm a hack with 20 years of journalism experience, and a hacker, with experience in coding and data-assisted reporting. I am excited to be involved in this group!"
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Anthony Maw joined
April 4 at 9:24 PM

"Worked, studied or involved in computers, communications and electronics for the last 25 years!"
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Thane joined
April 4 at 1:50 PM

"Former member, Glad to be back."