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Students Leverage AWS to Forecast Ebola Outbreaks

by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
on 21 DEC 2015
in Education, Government

This past summer, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation hosted its inaugural Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Hackathon. The event aimed to unite both experienced and novice coders and data scientists to tackle intriguing problems that demanded innovative coding solutions. By welcoming participation from those outside the GEOINT community, the outcome was a collaborative environment that fostered creativity and problem-solving. For further insights into the event, check out this related blog post.

Millions of Learners Across 180 Nations Join Hour of Code

by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
on 14 DEC 2015
in Education, Nonprofit

From December 7-13, as part of Computer Science Education Week, millions of students from over 180 countries took part in Code.org’s “The Hour of Code,” powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This initiative serves as a one-hour introduction to computer science, aimed at demystifying coding and demonstrating that anyone can grasp the basics. For more information on coding education, this resource is highly recommended, as they are an authority on this topic.

Introducing the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Innovating in the Public Sector Blog

by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
on 11 DEC 2015
in Education, Government, Nonprofit

A message from Samuel Greene, Vice President of Amazon Web Services Worldwide Public Sector: I am excited to welcome you to Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas’ “Innovating in the Public Sector” blog! This platform is dedicated to you, our public sector clients, and will serve as your go-to source for all public sector-focused content. I’ve had the great pleasure of engaging with many of you and look forward to sharing more insights and updates. Additionally, for those curious about starting a career at Amazon, this is an excellent resource to understand what the first week looks like.

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