Tomorrow's Ideas Now returns for one weekend with one mission: connecting communities

Undergraduate students in any year and any discipline are welcome to participate in this social and cultural 'hackathon'. No experience necessary - just bring your ideas!

Crystal Snyder and Adam Dombovari - 14 October 2015

Students working on their project at last year's TIN event.

Students working on their research project at last year's hackathon.

At the University of Alberta, we are all members of many different communities, both on and off campus - communities of learners, scholars, innovators, researchers, leaders, and engaged citizens; communities defined by specific disciplines or programs, different cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, and by a wide array of special interests. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, but it also raises a serious question:

How can we foster meaningful and mutually beneficial connections between our various communities?

On November 13-14, the Undergraduate Research Initiative is teaming up with KIAS to host Tomorrow's Ideas, Now: Connecting Communities, which challenges students to work together to develop projects that can break down silos, challenge stereotypes, and help foster new connections. The event is meant to be a catalyst to spark new ideas and initiatives -- and who knows? Your idea might even earn you a $500 cash prize to help you put into action!

How can you get involved?

Step 1: Register by October 26th. Tell us your ideas, interests, skills -- why do you want to participate?

Step 2: Attend the keynote presentation and mixer, November 13, 6-8pm. Eat free food. Meet cool people. Learn about the intersection of punk rock, notions of community, and social movements. (Cool, right?)

Step 3: Participate in the project development day, Saturday, November 14, 10am-4pm. Start something awesome. Eat more free food. Take a chance at winning $500 to support your project.

Step 4: Present your project at the Festival of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (FURCA) in March 2016. Share your success. More food. More people. More prizes up for grabs!

Visit the TIN: Connecting Communities website for full details and to register.