An open, non-hierarchical, collaborative community of humans, including tech developers, citizen scientists, activists, artists … interested in and working towards social change.

From the self-description:

1. “Sudo Room is an open, non-hierarchical, collaborative community of humans, including tech developers, citizen scientists, activists, artists–and all combinations in between and beyond!–who are interested in and working towards social change. Our goal is to create the first inclusive, dedicated hackerspace in downtown Oakland, to share ideas and projects in citizen science, digital citizenship and literacy, environmental sustainability, community engagement, and self-government.

Sudo Room is committed to access, empowerment, transparency, and public/social good. Sudoers have a great diversity of interests and we emphasize respect and solidarity among ourselves and with others.”

2. ‘Sudo Room is a creative community that has open membership, and is non-hierarchical and collaborative. We are all types: tech developers, citizen scientists, activists, artists, and all combinations inbetween and beyond. But most importantly: we are all human beings interested in and working towards positive social change. Our goal is to create an inclusive, dedicated hackerspace in downtown Oakland and to share ideas and projects in the following areas:

* the creative use of technology

* citizen science

* digital citizenship and literacy

* environmental sustainability

* community engagement

* self-government

Sudo Room is committed to access, empowerment, transparency, and public good. Sudoers have a great diversity of interests and we emphasize respect and solidarity among ourselves and with others.

Sudo Room is located at 2141 Broadway in downtown Oakland. Entrance on 22nd St.”