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NCBI Minute Webinar: Learn What a NCBI Hackathon Is on August 30, 2017

NCBI Minute Webinar: Learn What a NCBI Hackathon Is on August 30, 2017. NLM Tech Bull. 2017 Jul-Aug;(417):b13.

August 22, 2017 [posted]

On August 30, 2017, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) will present a Webinar on NCBI hackathons, which are a framework for rapid prototyping of pipelines for bioinformatics, biomedical informatics, and genomics. NCBI regularly organizes hackathons throughout the United States, where participants work in teams to apply their data science experience with public datasets.

In this NCBI Minute, you will:

  • hear highlights from recent hackathons
  • see examples of the software created in these events
  • learn how you can participate in future hackathons

Date and time: Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT

Register here: http://bit.ly/2tMkofY

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about attending the Webinar. After the live presentation, the Webinar will be uploaded to the NCBI YouTube channel. Any related materials will be accessible on the Webinars and Courses page; You can learn about future Webinars on the Webinars and Courses page.