About the challenge
The Glenelg Competitive Programming Club* is excited to introduce its second ever hybrid hackathon-- HACK THE COLOSSEUM, sponsored by Constellation, Fidelity Investments, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Mathworks, Wegmans, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Interview Cake, AoPS, and .xyz domains!
Competitors competing in-person will attend the hackathon at the Elkridge Branch Library (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075), and submit their projects for the in-person track on Devpost. Competitors are strongly encouraged to attend in-person if possible! We have lots of activities and prizes, and also free food!
Competitors competing online will work on their projects remotely and submit their projects for the online track on Devpost.
Get started
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Register for the hackathon Hack the Colosseum | Howard County Library System (librarycalendar.com)
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Make sure to join our Discord Server for any relevant announcements here.
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Look at our website for additional information!
Requirements
- Functioning App
Is the app functioning and free of bugs? Does it work as intended? - Creativity
Is the app original and creative? Are there already services that offer what the app offers? - Technical Skill
Does the app require technical expertise to develop? - Adherence to Theme
Does the app adhere to the theme?
Prizes
In-Person Best Overall
This prize goes to the best overall in-person submission at this hackathon.
1) Samsung 24" Monitor
2) AoPS Gift Card
3) Interview Cake Full Access License
4) 1 Year .XYZ Domain License
In-Person Best Overall Runner Up
This prize goes to the second best overall in-person submission at this hackathon.
1) Beats Solos Earbuds
2) 3 Months Apple Music
3) Interview Cake Full Access License
4) 1 Year .XYZ Domain License
In-Person Best Beginner Hack
This prize goes to the best beginner track in-person submission at this hackathon.
1) MageGee Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
2) Raspberry Pi 5
3) Interview Cake Full Access License
In-Person Best Beginner Hack Runner Up
This prize goes to the second best beginner track in-person submission at this hackathon.
1) Amazon Echo Pop Speaker
2) Wireless Earbuds
3) Interview Cake Full Access License
Online Best Overall
This prize goes to the best overall online submission.
1) $40 Amazon Gift Card
2) Interview Cake Full Access License
3) 1 Year .XYZ Domain License
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Iris Xu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jason Chen
University of Maryland, College Park
Pradham Charasala
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Judging Criteria
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Functioning App
Is the app functioning and free of bugs? Does it work as intended? -
Creativity
Is the app original and creative? Are there already services that offer what the app offers? -
Technical Skill
Does the app require technical expertise to develop? -
Adherence to Theme
Does the app adhere to the theme?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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