From Hacker to Hackathon — History in the Making!

The Connection, by Vuk Petrovic and Paden R. Holenstein
What comes to mind when you hear the word hacker? You most likely imagine an individual, (probably male) with...

What comes to mind when you hear the word hacker?

You most likely imagine an individual, (probably male) with elite technical prowess and malicious intent, hunched over a set of bright computer screens streaming matrix-like green text on a black background in a poorly-lit basement, stealing innocent people’s credit card information. Or perhaps, he is an Internet troll with the desire and ability to bring down a massively popular website.

Evolution of the Word “Hacker”

Soon, you will see how this antiquated version of the word hacker has evolved into innovative events happening at higher-level educational institutions, dynamic user communities, and forward-thinking companies all over the globe.

Article:
From Hacker to Hackathon – History in the Making!

Inside:

• What do you think a hacker is?
  • A brief history of hacking
  • Hackathons and hacker culture
  • Enterprise adoption
• GravHack2018
• Organize a hackathon!