I thought this was something that might interest people in code4lib.

-Joe


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cal Lee [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:36 AM
> Subject: Digital Forensics Hackathon - June 3-5
> 
> We'll be running a hackathon in Chapel Hill on June 3-5 that will focus on applying digital forensics methods to born-digital collections. 
> We're running this with the Open Planets Foundation, who have done a terrific job in the past of running these events.
> 
> The format is one in which people bring real technical challenges (including the associated data from their collections) to the event and pair up with developers who can provide substantive solutions to those challenges by the end of the three days.
> 
> http://wiki.opf-labs.org/display/KB/2013-06-03+OPF+Hackathon+-+Tackling+Real-World+Collection+Challenges+with+Digital+Forensics+Tools+and+Methods+%28Chapel+Hill%29 
> 
> 
> I'm very excited that we're running this event in Chapel Hill.  It's the first time that this very successful OPF model has made it to the US. 
> It should be a great opportunity for all involved.
> 
> I would really appreciate any efforts you could take to help us with getting the word out about it.  Broadcasts through mailing lists, Twitter and such are all helpful.  Even better is pointing it out to specific individuals who you think would be interested and would benefit from the event.
> 
> The deadline for booking a hotel room at the block rate is May 19.  But it's even better if people sign up well before then, so we can make the appropriate pairings and plan for the event.
> 
> - Cal