We’ve just accepted our 2nd round of scholarship winners for the upcoming Contact Summit. (here‘s the first round.) Every week we’re getting a more interesting mix of hackers, technologists, artists, activists, and change agents registering for the event! You can still apply for a scholarship to attend or register here.

When we opened up registration for the upcoming Contact Conference in NYC, we wanted to make sure there was an affordable option for students, artists, and activists to attend. We set up a scholarship rate and asked for a brief statement of intent and bio from the applicants. Below are a few of the folks we’re excited to have join us at Contact!

Mandy Hixson is interested in how technology facilitates dialogue between people and groups that was not previously possible. She has worked for CouchSurfing as their Organization Organizer, and is now working with World Food Garden, a networking site for sustainable gardeners. She is also a fellow at Jaaga Creative Commons Grounds, an arts, technology and education space. Mandy is involved in various capacities with several other projects, including BetterMeans, an online collaboration system, and Human Doings, a volunteer powered work exchange network. Continue reading →