About the challenge
ACMHacks is a weekend-long hackathon where students from UCSC and various other institutions come together to collaborate on software projects. This year, the event returns in-person at UCSC’s campus in October. Throughout the weekend, participants will immerse themselves in building, learning, and creating technology from the ground up. Whether it’s websites, mobile apps, or any other innovative tech project, the possibilities are endless! Alongside the hands-on hacking experience, we’ll be hosting workshops and social events, offering participants the chance to explore new topics, enhance their skills, and connect with like-minded peers.
Get started
- Register at https://tinyurl.com/acmhacks2024-register
- Attend the event!
Schedule
- Friday, October 11
- 6:30pm: Check In Starts
- 7:30pm: Opening Ceremony
- 8:30pm: Dinner + Brainstorming/Team Making
- 9:30pm: Hacking Starts
- 11pm: Hacking Space closes
- Saturday October 12
- 8am: Hacking Space opens
- 8am: Breakfast Served
- Workshops throughout the day
- 6pm: Dinner Served
- 11pm: Hacking Space closes
- Sunday October 13
- 8am: Hacking Space opens
- 8am: Breakfast Served
- 9:30am: Project Submission on Devpost
- 10am-1pm: Judging
- 1:30: Closing Ceremony
Theme
Impact for Tomorrow: Sustainability and Social Good
This year’s theme challenges participants to think deeply about sustainability in all its forms. This theme is about creating solutions that not only address current issues but also stand the test of time. Whether it's designing a long-lasting, game-changing product, finding innovative ways to minimize environmental impact, or leveraging technology for social good, this theme encourages forward-thinking approaches that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are encouraged to create innovative tech solutions aligned with this year’s theme, Impact for Tomorrow: Sustainability and Social Good. Projects can include any software solution, addressing environmental sustainability, social challenges, or community improvement. Be creative and forward-thinking — whether you're building tools to minimize environmental impact, designing inclusive technology, or creating apps for social change, the possibilities are endless!
What to Submit
Participants should submit their project on Devpost. This should include:
- A brief project description explaining the solution and its alignment with the theme.
- A link to the project’s GitHub repository (or similar), including source code and any supporting materials.
- Documentation (optional but encouraged) outlining any technical details, installation instructions, or future plans for the project.
Prizes
Overall Prize
Best Impact Prize
Most Creative Prize
Best Beginner Hack Prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Prashanth Josyula
Salesforce
Gloria Wang
Adobe
Akhil Dixit
Google
Elisa Chen
Meta
Anirudh Goyal
Stripe
Yuan He
AI/ML Computational Sciences Manager at Accenture
Tambre Hu
Staff software engineer at Palo Alto Networks
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
How novel and creative is the project idea? -
Adherence to Theme
How well does the project align with the theme “Impact for Tomorrow”? -
Technical Complexity
How challenging was the project to implement? -
Creativity
Is the project original and does it offer a unique approach or design? -
Execution
How well was the project executed? Is it functional and user-friendly? -
Beginner-Friendly
(If applicable) Does the project show promise and achievement from a beginner team? -
Impact
What is the potential impact of the project? How well does it address real-world problems?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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