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Follow on Google News | iCodeHack is First Hackathon for Elementary, Middle & High Schoolers at AT&T HeadquartersBy: iCode Inc. iCodeHack registration is now open online at i (http://icode4kids.org/) iCode4Kids is the organization connected to iCode, the afterschool and weekend program that offers STEM education to students in 1st through 12th grade. "We have been dreaming up this hackathon for the past year and are thrilled to finally see it come to fruition," said iCode founder and CEO Abid Abedi. "We are thankful for our partners who have helped us make it a reality, and we can't wait to get students involved and excited about the opportunities that STEM provides." iCodeHack is open to elementary, middle school and high school students who will have the opportunity to choose a technical or social challenge to tackle based on their age and skillset. The students will then have six to 10 hours to solve or complete the challenge. Each entry is then reviewed by a panel of judges. Winners will receive prizes including scholarships and other gifts. Throughout the day, iCodeHack will also feature keynote sessions fromiCode's Abedi, AT&T's senior vice president of distribution and channel marketing and iCode board member, Abhi Ingle and several more leaders in the community. "AT&T is honored to host this event. We are passionate about giving students access and exposure at an early age to the skills they need to become future tech leaders," said Ingle. "It will be a great day and I can't wait to see the exciting solutions the participants come up with." Area companies and corporations are partnering with iCode4Kids to support the hackathon through in-kind donations, publicity and funding. AT&T's support of this initiative is part of the company's signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, which drives innovation in education to ensure that all students have the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. AT& "The creativity, problem solving and critical thinking utilized in computer programming is a great fit for the students we work to serve," said TAGT Executive Director, JJ Colburn. "iCodeHack is a natural collaboration that synchronizes nicely with our goal to ensure high achieving students reach their unique and limitless potential." iCode4Kids inspires students to change the world and have a prominent future by providing opportunities for computing and STEM education. Through events like iCodeHack, students are introduced and immersed in STEM and have the opportunity to earn scholarships toward iCode classes that will greatly impact their education and future careers in STEM. The cost to participate in iCodeHack is $20 and students can sign up online. Learn more about registration, sponsorships and additional volunteer opportunities online at http://icode4kids.org/ ### About iCode4Kids iCode4Kids is anorganization that believes the best way to change society and provide a better future for current generations is by raising awareness of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math from an early stage in a fun, enriching and collaborative environment. iCode4Kids inspires children to change the world and have a prominent future by creating opportunities to immerse themselves in computing and STEAM education through conferences, seminars and open forums. Initiatives include providing scholarships to underrepresented and minority children to access and embrace STEAM education. About iCode iCode is an after-school and weekend program that offers STEAM education to students in 1st through 12th grade, equipping them with next-generation skills to think critically, solve problems logically and imagine endless possibilities. With its state-of-the- End
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