Nissan is committed to developing technology that moves people by ushering the next generation of innovators. So when Ava DuVernay became the first black woman to direct a big-budget movie with a diverse cast, strong female lead and a focus on STEM, we saw an opportunity. To inspire young women of color to pursue STEM careers, Nissan partnered with Black Girls Code, Disney’s Wrinkle In Time, HP, and NASA to host an all-girls hackathon and exclusive movie premiere. The event brought together high school students from across the country as they explored creative ways to use technology to solve some of today’s pressing issues.

The hackathon was live streamed as the girls worked alongside mentors to develop their ideas. Garnering over 6 million views and 61K+ social media engagements.