Name: cognitiveHackathon [unconventional computing] @ FAU's Sandbox
Start: 2024-08-23T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-25T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Gruber AI Sandbox @ FAU S. E. Wimberly Library

***Sign up and more info at: https://lu.ma/unlearntolearn***

# ***Unlearn to learn.™***

​Ekkolápto's™ next August cognitiveHackathon™ gathers brilliant minds for a weekend to solve and publish their new discoveries for a **$500 CASH PRIZE**to 1st place.

## ​🧠 **TOPICS:**

​This month's event focuses on producing theories or demos for unorthodox forms of computing, cognition, languages, and biology **such as:**
​• Reversible computing, DNA and bio/neuro-inspired computing, bio-inspired algorithms, color computing, computing languages, thermodynamic computing, distributed computing, particle swarm optimization, reservoir computing, photonics, lithographic computing, fluid computing, cryptographic computing, claytronics, spintronics, molecular computing, origami computing, and ***much much more.*** Be wild, be creative, and most importantly have fun with it!
​**• Why join?** Hackathons are great for learning new skills, meeting like-minded people, opening doors, and even building your résumé. You may meet a collaborator, mentor, investor, or create an idea for the next big startup or scientific breakthrough!
​**• Have an existing idea or theory?** This is your opportunity to have a bit of fun and develop it! If you can't make a demo that's okay–building and presenting your theory can be equally impactful.
​**• Unsure of what you want to do?** Find inspiration and bounce ideas amongst the mentor network and your fellow participants.
​**• Structure?** Work as a lone-wolf or team up! Goal is to have fun and create something interesting. Bring along your phones, tablets, or laptops!

## ​🗓️ **SCHEDULE:**

​**• Friday 8/23 from 5PM-10PM:** Kickoff. Meet other participants and start bouncing ideas! Stay as long as you'd like.
​**• Saturday 8/24 from 9AM-10PM:** Intense building. Make something amazing!
​**• Sunday 8/25 from 9AM-5PM:** More building + finishing touches.
​**• Sunday 8/25 from 5PM-8PM:** Demos + awards. Projects will be shared on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and arXiv!

## ​⭐️ **DETAILS:**

​**• Hungry?** Food, coffee, and beverages are provided!
​**• Where:** Gruber Sandbox in FAU S.E. Wimberly Library. If you do not register online you **WILL NOT** be allowed in.
​**• Parking:** Lot right in front of library or closest garage.
​**• Who can attend:** Anyone of any educational background, field, or age who likes solving ambitious problems with unorthodox solutions! STEM or the arts are welcomed. In particular, interdisciplinary thinkers from *computer science, engineering, math, physics, biology, neuroscience, or philosophy* may find this event more enjoyable as you get to meet students, professors, entrepreneurs, and investors.
​**• Suggested Donation:** As a student-led hackathon we're working hard to make sure everyone has a really good time. Any donation to help support food, drinks, and awards would be wonderful! 😀

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