HackPSU is Penn State's largest student-run hackathon. Join us and over 900 students from across the nation for 24 hours of creation, innovation, & fun. From seasoned coding veterans to first-time hackers from any major or field, all are welcome to join. Gain new technical skills by attending workshops and participating in challenges. Discover your ability to create change by developing technology to solve real-world problems, working with industry leaders, and collaborating with your peers. Of course, we also offer prizes and entertainment!
Requirements
Please have the project submitted by 1:45 pm Sunday, April 10!
Prizes
HackPSU 1st Place
$500, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($100 each for team of 5)
HackPSU 2nd Place
$400, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($80 each for team of 5)
HackPSU 3rd Place
$300, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($60 each for team of 5)
HackPSU Humanitarian
Use technology to address issues related to humanitarian aid. $100, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($20 each for team of 5)
HackPSU Supply Chain
Use technology to address issues related to supply chain problems. $100, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($20 each for team of 5)
HackPSU Environment
Use technology to address issues related to environmental conservation. $100, Amazon Gift Cards split amongst team members equally. ($20 each for team of 5)
Microsoft Challenge
Visit here to learn about Microsoft's Challenge:
https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PennStateMicrosoftHackathon2022/EYCdzhM50sZLjF6R1oo1zbUB6_314kP882cZYxgHraM9AA?e=yGA4E0
M&T Tech Challenge
Create the best Hack to Improve the Penn State Student Experience to win Nintendo switches and a coffee chat with M&T Technologist.
Celonis Challenge
Read about Celonis's Challenge here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sQ6_Ya-N7TiJ3IOUA3uYCC6mT0IdJYobC0MfyKbX2y4/edit?usp=sharing
Nittany AI Challenge 1st Place
Use the power of artificial intelligence to make your impact in the fields of:
- Health
- Humanitarianism
- Education, and/or
- Environment
1st Place
- $99 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance quarter-zip or Yeti Mug for each team member*
2nd Place
- $50 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance Infuser Water Bottle for each team member*
3rd Place
- $25 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance t-shirt for each team member*
Nittany AI Challenge 2nd Place
Use the power of artificial intelligence to make your impact in the fields of:
- Health
- Humanitarianism
- Education, and/or
- Environment
1st Place
- $99 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance quarter-zip or Yeti Mug for each team member*
2nd Place
- $50 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance Infuser Water Bottle for each team member*
3rd Place
- $25 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance t-shirt for each team member*
Nittany AI Challenge 3rd Place
Use the power of artificial intelligence to make your impact in the fields of:
- Health
- Humanitarianism
- Education, and/or
- Environment
1st Place
- $99 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance quarter-zip or Yeti Mug for each team member*
2nd Place
- $50 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance Infuser Water Bottle for each team member*
3rd Place
- $25 Amazon gift card & a Nittany Ai Alliance t-shirt for each team member*
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
HackPSU Team
HackPSU
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Originality
Is the solution novel, original and not-obvious? Does it approach the problem from an unusual or different perspective? How creative is the problem statement? Does the solution address a problem which is novel, original and not-obvious? -
Technical Skills
Was the solution technically challenging? (Taking into account team size and measured relative to competition) How intricate was the solution? Did the solution pose a challenge to the group? -
Implementation
Was the solution effective in addressing the problem? Was the solution easy to operate for the target demographic? (user friendliness) Is the solution needlessly complex? Overall, is the solution viable in addressing the problem statement? -
Clarity
Was the team able to convey their ideas in a way understandable to the audience? Were the topics accessible to the audience? Were all obscure acronyms or jargon explained? -
Knowledge
How effectively did the team handle questions? Did the team demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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