From a climate change symposium to a hackathon, there's plenty to do if you're on the lookout for upcoming science and tech events. Read on for what to look out for, coming up this weekend in Washington.
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Changing by Degrees: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change
From the event description:
A discussion of climate change in today's environment will focus on what has happened since the 1991 path-breaking report of the U.S. Office of Technology Assessment, "Changing by Degrees: Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gases."
When: Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: National Academy of Sciences Auditorium, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW.
Admission: Free
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#SmallBusinessWeek Hackathon 2019
From the event description:
Team up with entrepreneurs, designers and developers in FinTech to develop concepts that will help small businesses prepare for and/or recover from major natural disasters. Bring your ideas and your laptop to spend a weekend creating solutions, and sign up for event challenges - monetary prizes will be awarded.
When: Friday, May 3, 7 p.m.- Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m.
Where: IN3DC, 2301-D Georgia Ave. NW.
Admission: Free
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Free Tech Classes for Kids
From the event description:
Children must be accompanied by parents / guardian for this class on robotics with coding, which is taught by Apple experts. Class is specifically geared for ages 9 to 12. This event is part of the Children's Education Series and is produced by Tech and Soul Food.
When: Sunday, May 5, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Apple Georgetown, 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
Admission: Free
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