Welcome to Hack New Haven at the University of New Haven! This is the premier hackathon for the region. Join us for a weekend of innovation and collaboration as we explore the theme of reaching for new heights in technology and beyond.

Requirements

Please submit all code and a txt file with your group members name and school affiliation. 

1) Before we can explore space, we need to also work on solving issues here on Earth. There are many societal issues here on earth that we as a society are contending with and hope to eradicate with technology. These include things such as homelessness, food deserts, and the digital divide. Pick a societal issue of your choice and design an app to solve that challenge. You may pick any societal issue you so choose

2) Develop an AI-powered navigation system to help first responders find the fastest routes in disaster situations.

3) Ever dreamed of settling on another planet? In this space colonizing game, players take on the challenge of balancing resources, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the well-being of their settlers while facing the harsh realities of space colonization. Games must be non-violent.

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Prizes

6 non-cash prizes
JBL Speakers
1 winner

For the Design an App Challenge (Challenge #1), one JBL Speaker & an MLH Winner Pin is awarded to each team member of the winning team.

Beats Earbuds
1 winner

For the AI Challenge (Challenge #2), one set of Beats Earbuds & an MLH Winner Pin will be awarded to each team member of the winning team.

Logitech Gaming Mice
1 winner

For the Design A Game Challenge (Challenge #3), one Logitech Gaming Mouse & an MLH Winner Pin will be awarded to each team member of the winning team.

Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

Prize: Libre Computer Board & EP8266 MicroBoard

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?

Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice

Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers

Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more

Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?

Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

Prize: M5GO IoT Starter Kit
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 .Tech Domain Name
1 winner

Prize: Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for up to 10 years!
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!

Devpost Achievements

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Judges

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Judging Criteria

  • Presentation
    Expert (2 Points): Team can fully present and explain program well. Proficient (1 Point): Team presented their project, but did not cover everything properly. Emerging (0 Point): Team did not adequately present and explain their program functionality.
  • Creativity
    Expert (2 Points): Team has a unique and innovative solution with excellent clarity and detail. Proficient (1 Point): Unique solution but lacks sufficient clarity and detail. Emerging (0 Point): Generic solution, unoriginal. Lacks clarity and detail.
  • Execution
    Expert (2 Points): Program fully performs the selected task. Proficient (1 Point): Program satisfies some of the task requirements, but not all. Emerging (0 Point): Program does not compile and/or does not satisfy the requirements.
  • Design
    Expert (2 Points):Program has good error handling and operates smoothly; user-friendly and well-presented. Proficient (1 Point):Program has some errors but still fully executes. Emerging (0 Points):Program is poor, doesn't operate and not user-friendly.

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