SPARK Learnathon 2022

ABOUT SPARK LEARNATHON

A Learn-a-thon is exactly what it sounds like... a learning marathon. It is a community-driven event where individuals with like-minded interests gather to solve an issue at hand. SPARK's Learn-a-thon is inclusive to all, regardless of having knowledge pertaining to the STEAM field. The key idea is to learn from each other!

Learners will be provided with an overarching problem at hand. Then, each team (4-5 people) will be randomly assigned a form of technology to research in order to apply it to solve the problem. These technologies include but are not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, etc. Learners will then have the rest of the day to research and apply this technology to the problem and create a "science-fair-like" presentation. During the presentation time, teams are encouraged to walk around and observe how others approached the problem with their technology. At this time, judges will also be making their rounds for potential prizes!

Join us for a fulfilling and engaging experience that will stimulate your problem-solving abilities and encourage you to strive for innovation!

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Balsamiq, Wolfram Language, Sketch, .xyz, AxureRP, Centered and OurWave Hub.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Kim Cooper - Founder and CEO of Youth Culture, Certified Career Strategist, Author of Girls in Science: Voices for Change and Former Vice President of Partnerships at FIRST Robotics Canada

Mohammed Nassar - University of Waterloo Professor

Maria Sohail - Machine Learning Engineer at the Royal Bank of Canada

Host or Publisher SPARK, a non-profit organization focused to engage youth into STEAM.