​Mark your calendar for the 4th annual SPARK! Hackathon on January 26 & 27, 2019. This two-day event of learning and making hosted by the Computer Science Program at St. Anne's-Belfield School and is open to high school students throughout the region. The experience offers participants a unique opportunity to get connected to industry experts and other students who are passionate about changing the world through technology. 

Many thanks to our Volunteers!

SPARK! Hackathon is a unique opportunity to bring together the vibrant tech community of Charlottesville with young people interested in solving real-world problems with tech. We are very grateful for the volunteers who lead workshops, mentor students and are positive role models throughout the weekend.
​Professional mentors representing:
  • Albemarle High School
  • BirdBrain Technologies
  • CFA Institute
  • Chiedo Labs
  • Creative Might
  • food.io
  • i.Lab at UVA
  • ReinventED Lab
  • KeySquare
  • Locus Health
  • MITRE
  • Mozilla Foundation
  • PocketBoy
  • Rho AI
  • S&P Global Women in Technology
  • St. Anne’s-Belfield School
  • University of Virginia
  • Western Albemarle High School
  • Willowtree 
Student organizers:
  • Anika (STAB)
  • Cami (AHS)
  • Johnny (STAB)
  • William (STAB)

Student mentors representing:
  • Albemarle High School (5)
  • Blue Ridge Virtual Governor’s School (2)
  • St. Anne’s-Belfield School (9)

Program Support:
  • Rachel Balsey (STAB)
  • Nina Bowen (STAB)
  • Jason Brewster (i.Lab at UVA)
  • Warren Buford (STAB)
  • Bruce Cauthen (STAB)
  • Zach Minster (STAB)
  • Beth Stefanik (STAB)
  • Jacob Stoner (STAB)
  • Keaton Wadzinski (ReinventED Lab)
  • Kim Wilkens (STAB)

Many thanks to our Sponsors!

It takes a lot of support to make the SPARK! Hackathon a success. Sponsors provide workshops, mentors and submit problems for the students to address. Most important, they join area students to build a community of problem solvers, making the world a better place.
Special Thanks To:

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