diff --git a/challenges/ALU-LEA/README.md b/challenges/ALU-LEA/README.md index b438ab5..d9248ab 100644 --- a/challenges/ALU-LEA/README.md +++ b/challenges/ALU-LEA/README.md @@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ We'll add the leaderboards to our website so we can encourage more alumni and fr ## Challenge Design and create an HTML donor leaderboards to recognize and encourage contributions to AlumnUSB. +The leaderboards shall support a dynamic data source as well as display correctly in all form factorg +(eg: smartphones). ## Skills needed - HTML, CSS, JavaScript diff --git a/challenges/HRW-VIZ/README.md b/challenges/HRW-VIZ/README.md index 477ef7d..c466b90 100644 --- a/challenges/HRW-VIZ/README.md +++ b/challenges/HRW-VIZ/README.md @@ -27,6 +27,12 @@ We would like to make it easier and more transparent to start having access to V In order to create more awareness about this issue, we would like to create a platform that makes this information available and discoverable through APIs. Similar to the work that [PAHO](http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2632:2010-interactive-malaria-statistics&Itemid=2130&lang=en) is doing but completely focused on Venezuelan data. +COMMENT: I think this should be split into three challenges: +1) Parse Data / Publish it +2) visualization +3) analysis of the data. +Similar to the MVP-INF description, and have someone coordinate this work from the team. + 1. **Open Data**: The government used to publish reports about the health data of the country. You will have access to data in this [folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JrNsIx1-jkxWR2VNaJCHk1IFOqKkOnOt). These documents are in a format that are not parseable by computers. The goal of this project is to create a system to parse all this data and make it available through APIs. 1. __Partnerships - Bonus__: 1. Explore partnerships with [DataDrum](datadrum.org), [Transparencia Venezuela](https://transparencia.org.ve/) and [Vendata](vendata.org). diff --git a/challenges/IMU-GIS/README.md b/challenges/IMU-GIS/README.md index a0a07ea..f1ebcf8 100644 --- a/challenges/IMU-GIS/README.md +++ b/challenges/IMU-GIS/README.md @@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ The Instituto Metropolitano de Urbanismo -Taller Caracas is an entity associated with the Central University of Venezuela with the mission of advancing best practices in urban planning and effective land use policy. The IMU maintains close relation with different universities, technical and scientific institutions in Caracas, as well as the municipal governments. Zulma Bolivar, the president of the IMU has been leading the effort to develop the public space chapter of Plan Pais. +COMMENT: Define what is Plan Pais: + ### Problem statement Most capital cities in the world rely on a database of geospatial data in order to manage resources and coordinate projects. The types of data to be displayed may include maps of roadways, buildings, public amenities, service infrastructure, demographic data, socioeconomic indicators, etc. @@ -14,7 +16,7 @@ Much of this information can be made accessible to the public through open porta ## Challenge -Build a publicly accessible platform for uploading, visualizing and downloading non-sensitive GIS (Geographic Information System) data. +Build a publicly accessible portal for uploading, visualizing and downloading non-sensitive GIS (Geographic Information System) data. Some examples that you could use as a model: 1. https://data.buenosaires.gob.ar/dataset?groups=urbanismo-y-territorio diff --git a/challenges/MIT-REA/README.md b/challenges/MIT-REA/README.md index 8733f26..5ed86c7 100644 --- a/challenges/MIT-REA/README.md +++ b/challenges/MIT-REA/README.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ MIT ReACT provides a certificate in Computer and Data Science for displaced popu MIT ReACT and Code For Venezuela are partnering to expand this program and take it to Venezuelans. There are over [three million](https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2018/11/5be4192b4/number-refugees-migrants-venezuela-reaches-3-million.html) forcibly displaced Venezuelans around the world who have been forced to leave their homes and seek asylum or resettlement in a new country. -However, MIT ReACT and Code for Venezuela have a big challenge. **It is hard to track the location of displaced Venezuelans to engage them and promote this program.** +However, MIT ReACT and Code for Venezuela have a big challenge. **It is hard to track the location of displaced Venezuelans to engage them and promote this program.** ## Challenge @@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ The solution should provide answers to the following questions: * Which universities in Venezuela have Computer Science programs? * Which institutions/organizations are promoting and developing tech talent in the country? +TODO: I don't see a solution that doesn't involve self reporting and crowsourcing. Perhaps add some examples of the range of solutions to don't discourage people to try several things. Also, this sounds like a challenge that a bunch of teams. +can help. + ## Skills needed - Motivation and good will to start doing this research! diff --git a/challenges/MPV-INF/README.md b/challenges/MPV-INF/README.md index 679d701..b4ae46b 100644 --- a/challenges/MPV-INF/README.md +++ b/challenges/MPV-INF/README.md @@ -140,7 +140,6 @@ Once the data is curated and traditional ML techniques can be applied to it, the **NOTE: Projects 1, 2, 3 are orthogonal and you don't need to solve them all. They could be split between different teams in the Hackathon. Project 4 is aspirational and depends on 2.** - ## Skills Required 1. Data engineering diff --git a/challenges/USB-DIG/README.md b/challenges/USB-DIG/README.md index 7fc6d19..e3a09ce 100644 --- a/challenges/USB-DIG/README.md +++ b/challenges/USB-DIG/README.md @@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ To provide more context, a [document](https://github.com/code-for-venezuela/2019 Build a system to manage electronic signatures for official documentation issued by Universidad Simón Bolívar. + +COMMENT: I will put this challenge in the context of the situation in Venezuela and the refugee crisis. Many people +leaving the country will benefit for having their credentials certified digitally as they relocate elsewhere. + + ## Skills needed 1. Frontend 2. Backend and security