Upcoming Hacks/Hackers events

• Algorithms, Art and Authorship
  Hacks/Hackers New York Join Hacks/Hackers NYC at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 when artist and educator Jer Thorp brings us on an exploration of algorithms as computational tools and creative instruments. Every day, we are assisted, persuaded, and influenced by the algorithm. In this presentation, Jer will discuss the use of algorithms as both computational tools and as […]
• Hacks/Hackers January Meetup: How big data is changing financial journalism
  Hacks/Hackers London We're packing in a lot this month with a slightly different format - let us know what you think about it! Our talks include: Telling stories through financial graphics Sam Arnold-Forster and Himanshu Ojha, Reuters A former Merrill Lynch oil analyst, Sam is project leader, Financial Graphics. for Reuters News and specialises in the i […]
• Scott Kirsner: Covering a beat where social media & multimedia collide
  Hacks/Hackers Boston What does it mean to cover a topic area using new tools and technologies, as the relationship with sources and readers is changing? Scott will share some of his experiences and ask you for your help brainstorming about what's next. Scott has been thinking digital thoughts since he was part of the team that launched Boston.com in 199 […]
• Writing. Making. Sharing.
  Hacks/Hackers Philly Are you interested in learning about HTML and writing for the open web? Or, are you already comfortable with HTML and eager to share your skills with friends and colleagues? EduCon is happening the last weekend of January and will bring tons of folks interested in education, technology, and entrepreneurship to Philadelphia. With all that […]
• Hack the Pats with open NFL Data Set
  Hacks/Hackers Boston NOTE: This is *proposed only*. If there's a good turnout, we'll schedule. AdvancedNLFStats has released every play in the NFL since 2002. What can that tell us about Belichick's 3rd down mentality? Help find out at a hackathon focused on NFL data: We'll work on visualizations, interactives, and any other creative idea […]