Welcome to USC Hack for Diversity and Inclusion - a beginner hackathon dedicated to supporting the BIPOC community by combating bias and creating equitable solutions for real-world challenges. Hosted in collaboration by HackSC, NSBE, and SHPE, USC Hack for Diversity and Inclusion will have many exciting workshops and resources for beginner hackers. We hope to bring together hackers who have a passion for and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to discuss and hack into difficult topics in a respectful and safe setting.
We hope to see you there! Here is a list of some proposed verticals for USC Hack for Diversity and Inclusion - but there is no limitation on what you can create!
Education
Industry
Social Work
Media
Eligibility
Participants
Individuals (over 18 years in age) currently enrolled at the University of Southern California.
Teams
Every individual must be in a team of 4 to participate in this hackathon.
Requirements
Please submit your project on Devpost to be considered for judging.
There are no formal requirements for the type of submission. Your project can be anything from a product proposal and pitch to a working product that you created. We only ask that your project support the BIPOC community by combating bias and creating equitable solutions for real-world challenges.
Prizes
Judge's Prize - First Place
The judges will choose three winning teams to win cash prizes from our sponsor Boeing. First place will receive $1,500, second place will receive $1,000 and third place will receive $500. The winners will then donate their prize money to any charity of their choice from the provided list of charities and non-profits.
Judge's Prize - Second Place
The judges will choose three winning teams to win cash prizes from our sponsor Boeing. First place will receive $1,500, second place will receive $1,000 and third place will receive $500. The winners will then donate their prize money to any charity of their choice from the provided list of charities and non-profits.
Judge's Prize - Third Place
The judges will choose three winning teams to win cash prizes from our sponsor Boeing. First place will receive $1,500, second place will receive $1,000 and third place will receive $500. The winners will then donate their prize money to any charity of their choice from the provided list of charities and non-profits.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
To be announced!
Judging Criteria
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Technological complexity
How challenging was it for the team to complete in the 36 hour window, considering their current skill level? -
Impact
How effective is this project in regards to advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion? How many people does it reach? -
Passion
How excited and passionate is the team about solving the problem they chose? -
“Wow factor”
Impressiveness - how original is the idea? Creativity - Has this hack been done before? Does this project make others think this is a really cool idea and question why they didn't think of it before?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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