Diversity & Inclusion

See a GIS-made map of segregation in DC [Events Roundup]

Plus: Brainstorm ideas for fighting PTSD.

Check out how D.C.'s neighborhoods have evolved over the years in a GIS map made by local historians. (Photo by Flickr user Leeann Cafferata, used under a Creative Commons license)

If you’re into hacking to better understand social issues, here are three events to look for this week: a presentation of segregation in D.C., based on a GIS map made by Prologue DC; a metro app hack-and-tell; and incubator Eastern Foundry’s competition to fight PTSD.

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TechBuzz AOL Fishbowl Labs
D.C. is well represented among the 16 startups to present at the yearly pitch contest.
Tuesday, June 16
1:00-7:00 p.m.
Steve Case Center, 22000 AOL Way, Dulles, Va.
RSVP. $70-$215.

DC Tech Meetup #37: Summer Celebration Edition
The monthly get-together for local technologists is offering free drinks on the first 200 people who sign up.
Tuesday, June 16
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Sauf Haus Bier Hall, 1216 18th St. NW
RSVP. $70-$215.

The Tech Jobs Boom and Diversity: A Good News, Bad News Story
Panelists will discuss some of the ways we can encourage women, young people and minorities to enter the technology sector.
Wednesday, June 17
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Progressive Policy Institute, 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW
RSVP. Free.

Mapping Segregation in Washington DC, 1900-1950
Learn about the evolution of Chocolate City’s neighborhoods by watching a GIS-made map.
Wednesday, June 17
6:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW
RSVP. Free.

Digital Marketing 101: Learn How To Craft A Data-Driven Marketing Campaign
The workshop will be led by Michael Transon, CEO of D.C. digital marketing shop Honeycomb.
Thursday, June 18
6:00-9:00 p.m.
George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW, Funger Hall, Room 103
RSVP. $20.

Metro Hack Night III
Enjoy watching the metro-related apps concocted by fellow technologists, along with some pizza.
Thursday, June 18
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Mobility Lab, 1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100, Arlington, Va.
RSVP. Free.

Foundry Cup Demo Day
On PTSD Awareness Month (June), the veteran-focused government contractor incubator Eastern Foundry is organizing a contest for ideas to fight PTSD.
Saturday, June 20
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2011 Crystal Dr., 10th Floor, Arlington, Va.
RSVP. Free.

Millenial Week DC 2015
It’s the second weeklong series of forums, presentations and networking events tailored to the ubiquitous generation.
Saturday, June 13-Saturday, June 20
Various times

Various places
RSVP. $35-$65 for passes, $0-$30 for individual events.

TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo
A yearly accelerator of technologies with corporate applications.
Sunday, June 14-Wednesday, June 17
Various times
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md.
RSVP. $100-$795.

Companies: Eastern Foundry

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