On 10.18.2024, 1871’s iconic space was abuzz with excitement. Top coders from universities around the country competed for the accolade at the 8th annual Tech Challenge Day. Both in-person and virtually, undergraduate and graduate students huddled before their computers, diligently flexing their technical skills.
Leading up to the event was a preliminary challenge with over 100 entries. 20 finalists were then chosen to participate in the final round, and of them, nine talented coders took home the winning prizes.
The day of friendly competition was paired with networking opportunities and informational panels, each designed to elevate students and young professionals who are embarking on careers in technology.
Relive the best moments!
Tech Challenge Fall 2024
2024 Fall Tech Challenge Winners
Congratulations to our accomplished winners:
In-person winners
- Henry Bloom, University of Chicago
- Andy Rodriguez, University of Chicago
- Arnav Brahmasandra, University of Chicago
Virtual graduate winners
- Md Abedin, New York University
- Zhuolin Yang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Richie Singh, DePaul University
Virtual undergraduate winners
- Leo Witzke, University of Texas Austin
- James Leung, Stony Brook University
- Claire Zhang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Tech Challenge Experience
1871 is committed to not only bolstering existing figures in the technology space, but supporting young talent as they navigate the beginnings of their careers. The Tech Challenge provides students and recent graduates with the opportunity to showcase their coding skills and connect with 1871’s community of members seeking emerging talent.
Attendees also had the chance to learn from long-time professionals and peers including Eric Stortz, Vice President and Associate CIO at Devry University, Maria Luna, Sr. Tech Talent Partner at SpotHero, Karla Carrion, Talent Acquisition Leader at Avanade, Don Effler, Director of Technology Practice at Hirewell, Billy Ndizeye, Program Manager of Innovation Labs at 1871, Megha Balamurugan, Development Intern at 1871, Alice Han, Talent Engagement and Learning Specialist at SpotHero and Nitish Dewan, AI Analyst at RediMinds.
Tech challenge initiatives encourage coders to think outside the box, construct innovative solutions and put their skills on display before potential mentors.
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