About the challenge
At Hack the Student Life, teams of four will come together to tackle a pressing issue at the University of Toronto. Your mission? Identify a problem faced by students or faculty and devise an innovative solution that leverages the power of AWS services.
But that's not all! Your solution will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges, and the winning team will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with UofT IT Services to bring their solution to life on campus as a proof of concept.
Throughout this journey, participants will also immerse themselves in Amazon's renowned working backwards strategy, ensuring that solutions are not only inventive but deeply rooted in understanding user needs and experiences.
Get ready to unleash your creativity, problem-solving skills, and AWS expertise to make a real impact on student life at the University of Toronto!
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Check out https://hackstudentlife.ca/ for more details!
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are tasked with identifying a pressing issue faced by students or faculty at the University of Toronto and devising an innovative solution that leverages the power of AWS services. The solution should aim to improve student life or enhance faculty experiences within the university setting.
What to Submit
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
- Functioning Solution. While a fully functioning solution is not mandatory, submissions must include a tangible demonstration of the proposed solution. This could be in the form of a design, clickable prototype, or a video showcasing the solution's features and functionality.
- Specific Tools. Projects are encouraged to utilize AWS services.
- Platform. The project can run on any platform or operating system, but compatibility with common devices used by students and faculty should be considered.
- New vs. Existing. Projects submitted must be new. Existing projects are not eligible for this hackathon.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- What to enter. Hackers must submit a link to their project (i.e., GitHub repository) along with a comprehensive description detailing the problem addressed, the solution proposed, and how AWS services are utilized. The Project Story section of your Devpost submission will prompt you with headings that make for a strong description.
- File Upload. While hackers can upload one file, such as a ZIP file containing project materials, it is not mandatory unless specific assets need to be shared for evaluation.
Prizes
First Place Overall
Get the unique opportunity to collaborate with UofT IT Services to bring your solution to life on campus as a proof of concept.
2nd Place Overall
3rd Place Overall
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Bo Wandschneider
Chief Information Officer @ UofT
Christopher Yip
Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering @ UofT
Nav Anand
Head of Solutions Architecture, Canada Enterprise FSI @ AWS
Eyal de Lara
Professor in the Department of Computer Science @ UofT
Craig McQueen
VP of AI Solutions @ Softchoice
Vaughn Betz
Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering @ UofT
Judging Criteria
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Idea Originality and Relevance
The proposed solution is innovative and the identified problem describes a legitimate concern for students at U of T. -
Technical Complexity
The proposed solution uses a cloud-based approach and leverages sophisticated and intricate methods. -
Working Demo
The code demonstration is executed flawlessly and is easily reproducible. The underlying design principles are conveyed effectively. -
Presentation
The presentation highlights the problem, solution, insights from the design process, and demonstrates team collaboration and a convincing understanding of the subject matter. -
Feasibility and Effectiveness
The proposed solution effectively addresses the identified problem and improves student life at U of T while being readily implementable.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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