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Published on Thursday, October 21,
2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The United States Embassy announced a call for participants for Zoohackathon 2021 for Central American countries and the Dominican Republic. This is a competition where technology and conservation enthusiasts come together to formulate innovative technological solutions to a critical wildlife conservation challenge. The winning team will receive the $4000 prize and will automatically be entered to compete for the 2021 Zoohackathon Global Prize. Zoohackathon is co-organized by the U.S. Embassy and Cenfotec University with support from Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura and ORACLE. From Nov. 19 to 21, university students, coders, scientists, and wildlife enthusiasts will collaborate virtually to create software solutions for real wildlife conservation problems, such as wildlife trafficking or species extinction. Participants will also engage in a virtual professional development Bootcamp, where they will learn the core skills necessary to succeed in the competition, such as pitching, creative problem solving, and effective teamwork. Professional mentors with expertise in coding, technological innovation, and wildlife conservation will support participants in the development of their solutions. The registration deadline is this Nov. 15. To register for Zoohackathon go to the Hackathon VidaSilvestre site. For more information call the Embassy line (506) 2519-2000. ------------------- What have you heard about people interested in creating solutions to improve wildlife conservation? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com            
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