Episode 13, You hear about the GNEC Hackathon from Jason Xu and Ruoyu Xu

• Jason Su is the Global Manager of GNEC Hackathon. He is passionate about addressing STEM gaps in communities and providing opportunities for students to strengthen their STEM knowledge and interest.
• Ruoyu Xu is the Project Manager at GNEC Hackathon. He played a crucial role in managing the hackathon, attracting participants from over 50 countries, and securing sponsors and judges for the event.

Summary:
Jason Su and Ruoyu Xu discuss the GNEC Hackathon, an event that brings together individuals from around the world to compete in solving challenges related to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The hackathon aims to address STEM gaps and provide a platform for innovative solutions. The event attracted over 600 participants from 50 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives and ideas. The projects ranged from AI algorithms for workout assistance to applications using AI to help visually impaired individuals. The hackathon also provided opportunities for networking and internships with the UN. Jason and Ruoyu highlight the importance of expanding participation and reaching underserved populations in future hackathons.

Key Takeaways:

• The GNEC Hackathon is an event where individuals compete to solve challenges related to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
• The hackathon aims to address STEM gaps and provide a platform for innovative solutions.
• The event attracted over 600 participants from 50 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Projects ranged from AI algorithms for workout assistance to applications using AI to help visually impaired individuals.
• The hackathon provides networking opportunities and internships with the UN.
• Future hackathons aim to expand participation and reach underserved populations.