Unleashing The Power Of Innovation To Make The World A Better Place

Originally published by BMNT; authored by Alex Gallo

In briefing to Congress, Hacking for Defense® alums share journeys solving real-world problems for the U.S. government

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles looking at the progress of the Hacking for X series of academic classes that are helping change the way national security innovation happens. 

The impact of the national academic program Hacking for Defense and its sister course, Hacking for Homeland Security, were on display April 20, showing how these classes are helping to address critical national security challenges while providing a new platform for national service. Several past students briefed members of Congress and their staffs about how the program has influenced their view of the government’s work and helped reshape their career paths.