ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Hacklahoma is an annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by students at the University of Oklahoma. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment for students of all backgrounds, experience levels, and majors to express their creative and innovative visions. We are excited to host our seventh-annual event in an in-person-only fashion this year. We are happy to provide a safe and fun experience for hackers.
Contact Us & Support Channels:
Questions can be forwarded to hacklahoma@ou.edu
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Check out our website for more information: https://2025.hacklahoma.org
Schedule:
9:30 AM (CST) - Hacker Check-In
11:30 AM (CST) - Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM (CST) - Hacking Begins!
12:15 PM (CST) - Grouping Activity
1:00 PM (CST) - Lunch
2:00 PM (CST) - GitHub Copilot Workshop by MLH
3:00 PM (CST) - How to Build Effective AI Agents by Centrai.co
4:00 PM (CST) - Built on Ethereum Workshop by Founder of BuidlGuidl
5:00 PM (CST) - Workshop TBD
6:00 PM (CST) - Intro to Linux by Nima
7:00 PM (CST) - Dinner
8:00 PM (CST) - Chess Tournament with OU eSports
9:00 PM (CST) - Super Smash Bros Tournament with OU eSports
Sunday, February 16th
12:00 AM (CST) - Midnight Snack
9:30 AM (CST) - Brunch
10:00 AM (CST) - Interview Prep Workshop by Big Tech Industry Professional
12:00 PM (CST) - Hacking Ends / Submissions Due!
12:15 PM (CST) - Judging
2:30 PM (CST) - Closing Ceremony
Requirements
- 4 hackers maxium per team
- All code must be uploaded BEFORE the deadline and linked to Devpost
- Public frameworks and libraries are allowed. However, submitting only copied code will result in disqualification
Prizes
1st Place - Meta Quest 3s
Each Member of a team will receive a new Meta Quest 3s and MLH Winner Pins!
2nd Place - iPad 10th Gen
Each Member of a team will receive a new iPad 10th Gen and MLH Winner Pins!
3rd Place - Ninja Creami
Each Member of a team will receive a new Ninja Creami and MLH Winner Pins!
Built on Ethereum - $1000
Best project built on Ethereum will win a $1000 cash prize! (split between the number of people in the team)
Best Theme - Keychron K8 Keyboard
Each Member of a team will receive a new Keychron K8 Keyboard
Best Beginner - Anker Speaker
Each Member of a team will receive a new Anker Speaker!
Best Hardware - Electronics Kit
Each Member of a team will receive a new Electronics Kit!
Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
Best Use of Midnight
Midnight is a data protection blockchain that offers programmable data protection capabilities powered by zero-knowledge technology to address the delicate balance between data protection, ownership, and utilization. This ensures that developers can leverage blockchain technology without exposing confidential information or losing control over their data.
To build on Midnight, all you need is familiarity with TypeScript or a similar JavaScript based library. The service is free to use and their developer documentation has all the information you need to get started. Build a DApp using Midnight this weekend for a chance to win wireless headphones for you and each of your team mates!
Best .Tech Domain Name
Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus 4 Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!
Best Use of Gen AI
Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development. This category challenges you to build novel applications that leverage the power of Generative AI APIs. Think outside the box and integrate cutting-edge AI models to create innovative solutions with real-world impact. To participate, utilize publicly available Generative AI APIs (like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Llama, IBM Watson, or Google Gemini) to develop a unique and functional application. This is your chance to get hands on with cutting edge tech, put your skills on display, and of course, win some awesome prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Quynh Nguyen
Melody Sharifi
Fazil Raja
Pundit Vorakitolan
Luke Kirk
Khoi Trinh
Scott Seidenberger
Nick Gavalas
Luigi Polvani
Praful Konduru
Hadi Fawad
Lana Nguyen
Claire Nguyen
Anindya Maiti
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
How is your project unique to you? How does it stand out from other projects that are at Hacklahoma, or already out in the world? -
Technical Difficulty
Does it seem feasible that the project was able to be completed in 24 hours? Does the project seem like it was too difficult, too simple? -
Learning
Did you push yourself or minimize your skills and effort? Did you overcome any challenges or did you do it with your eyes closed? The risks you took play a big role here. -
Overall Execution
Overall, how does your project compare to the other projects given the above criteria? -
Code Submission
Did you submit your source code? -
Presentation
Did you display a presentation or explanation that clearly demonstrates your project, its features, and how well you meet the above criteria?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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