FHS.hacks()

About FHS.hacks()

FHS.hacks() is Franklin High School’s annual hackathon. A hackathon is an opportunity where students get together to develop creative solutions to real world problems. During the hackathon, students will get access to mentors, information sessions, other student coders, as well as “hacking” time to turn their ideas into reality. FHS.hacks() is open to all high school students from anywhere in the US with competitive and innovative spirits. Whether you’re a new coder or a seasoned hacker, come join the FHS WARRIORS for a weekend of learning, connection, and fun!

EVENT SCHEDULE

**Bring your phone for fun and games!**

Opening Ceremony

Start: 5:00 PM EST
End: 5:45 PM EST
Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live

Hacking Begins

Start: 5:45 PM EST

Team Building

Start: 5:45 PM EST
End: 6:45 PM EST

Location: Discord - Invitation will be sent to participants

Information Session - Technology at Franklin Food Bank

Barry Gilmore

Initially this presentation will provide background on Franklin Food Bank and the important impact it is having across Franklin Township and neighboring communities. Then we will discuss the technology which is currently enabling the Food Bank's operations, and progress to key areas where FFB is seeking new technology / new solutions.

Start: 12:00 PM EST
End: 12:45 PM EST
Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live

Information Session - Quantum Computing Principles and Applications

Hayagreev Shankar Karthik

Quantum code, quantum gates, superposition, entanglement, quantum encryption, quantum teleportation, and other quantum principles.

Start: 1:00 PM EST
End: 1:45 PM EST
Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live

Information Session - Journey to Data Scientist

Maya R. Walton

This presentation will detail the unique journey I took to become a data scientist. A journey that all started with an enthusiastic teacher that came to my 10th grade science classroom and convinced me to think about engineering, spanned through two degrees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and has landed me seemingly the perfect job working for a medical research company from the comfort of my home every day.

Start: 2:15 PM EST
End: 3:15 PM EST
Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live