Hack Bahamas 2024 hopes to ignite innovation and entrepreneurship in Bahamian youth – Eye Witness News
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Aisha Bowe, former NASA Rocket scientist, CEO of LINGO Solutions, Inc, and Blue Origin Astronaut, has announced the return of Hack<IT> Bahamas, a week-long Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp aimed at empowering Bahamian youth.
Scheduled to run from July 23rd to July 27 in Nassau, the camp is designed to inspire and cultivate the next generation of technology innovators and entrepreneurs through hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
Hack<IT> Bahamas 2024 will host students in grades 9-12, offering them a unique opportunity to engage with leading industry experts and participate in hands-on activities that fuse technology and entrepreneurship. The camp is free of charge, underscoring LINGO’s commitment to accessible education and opportunity for all.
A press release indicated that the camp will feature an innovative curriculum where participants will explore cutting-edge areas of STEM, including space, coding, AI, and more.
It also revealed that, once they complete the programme, students will learn to think like entrepreneurs by developing a startup solution (“hack”) to a real-world problem that improves life in the Bahamas.
“Hack<IT> Bahamas is more than just a camp, it’s a movement to democratize access to technology education in the Bahamas,” said Aisha Bowe. “We believe that e
very student, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to make an impact in the tech world. This camp is a step towards making that belief a reality.”
The camp pledges to bring industry leaders to mentor students, culminating in a pitch competition, where students will present their projects to local business leaders for a chance at mentorship, employment, or even investment.
Registration for Hack<IT> Bahamas 2024 is open now.
