JAARS WordApp 2012
 Mobile App Competition! Help release the power of app computing into the global Bible translation movement. Teams of one to four college students aged 18–25 will compete to create mobile apps based on emerging software for language development and Bible translation. Undergraduates with solid coding experience are eligible. The team chooses one of three application needs to develop in Android or IOS. Competitors are responsible for bringing their own programming hardware and software. While you're at the JAARS Center, you'll also get a first-hand look at technology in missions. A tour of Global Technology and Information Services, and Language Technology Development will be offered, as well as helicopter rides with a jungle pilot. Tell others who might be interested! Come as a team or by yourself; you may be able to join or create a team when you arrive. Led by a team from SIL International Language Technology Development, JAARS WordApp 2012 will be held at the JAARS Center, the hub of SIL International technical and logistic support services for Bible translation around the world. Max number of contestants: 70 Judging Criteria Each application will be judged according to the following criteria: | AppearanceFunctionalityUsabilityUniqueness, creativityViability to end user Official Rules For more information on current language software development, please see: Rev. 7 Software for Bible Translation, and the SIL Language Software Catalog. Logistics DATES | March 18–23, 2012 | TIMES | Sunday 7:30 p.m.–Friday 3:00 p.m. | COST | $200 includes Registration, Housing, Meals, and Shuttle** | LOCATION | JAARS Center: 5 Miles South of Waxhaw, NC (GPS Coordinates 34.864725, -80.742045) |
JAARS is a smoke, alcohol, and drug free campus. Check-IT-Out Want to double your fun? Attend Check-IT-Out during the two days prior to JAARS WordApp 2012 and discover all the cool and exciting tools being used to support Bible translation.  Meals The registration fee covers all meals and snacks provided during the contest. The nearest grocery stores and restaurants are 10 minutes away in Waxhaw, or 20 minutes away in Lancaster, South Carolina. Housing Housing for five nights, March 18–22, 2012, is covered in the fee. If arriving earlier or staying longer $18.68 per night will be charged. Center housing consists of modern apartments that will be shared with others. If you want to room with a specific person, please indicate that on the registration form. An RV section with full hookups is also available on campus. It is important to note your arrival and departure dates and estimated time of arrival on the registration form. Airport Shuttle JAARS WordApp 2012 will provide an airport shuttle to and from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is 40 miles each way. On the registration form, please check the box if you want the airport shuttle, AND please include your full flight itinerary, either with the registration or in an email. Shuttle contact details will be sent to you before the conference. Car rentals are available at the airport. You should plan to allow time for your baggage collection and car rental pickup, plus about one hour to drive to JAARS, depending upon Charlotte traffic conditions. **Students looking for sponsorships are encouraged to contact their church. |
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