HackWesTX V is Texas Tech University's sixth student-run hackathon! This year, the hackathon will start Saturday, September 13th and end Sunday, September 14th. The hackathon will last 24 hours total! We are developers who encourage each other to do better. It’s not just about writing code or programming hardware, it’s about making a positive impact in our community and encourging others to learn. We want to empower the next generation of learners that will change our world and hackathons are a great opportunity to do just that!
Prizes
Patterson-UTI Challenge
Gift cards will be given to the winner who completes the Patterson UTI challenge
Best AI Hack
Slim ComboMK470 Keyboard and Mouse will be given to the team who has the Best use of AI
Best Hardware Hack
Apple AirTags will be given to the team who has the Best use of Hardware within their project
Best use of Web3 Solana (1st Place)
Your project must be built on the Solana blockchain, and it should demonstrate a meaningful and innovative use of Solana's technology
Best use of Web3 Solana (2nd Place)
Your project must be built on the Solana blockchain, and it should demonstrate a meaningful and innovative use of Solana's technology
Best use of Web3 Solana (3rd Place)
Your project must be built on the Solana blockchain, and it should demonstrate a meaningful and innovative use of Solana's technology
Best First-Time Hack
Rokus will be given to the team who has at least majority of their members as First time hackers who has the overall best project
3rd Place
An Echo Pop Alexa for the team who has the 3rd Best overall project
2nd Place
Asus TUF Gaming Monitor for the team who has the 2nd Best overall project
1st Place!
An iPad A16 will be given to the team who has the overall Best project
MLH || Best Use of Gemini API || Google Swag
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?
Winners will receive a mechanical keyboard!
MLH || Best Use of MongoDB Atlas || 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 UI/UX Hack
VIVITar Digital Cameras will be given to the team with the best use of UI/UX
Best Game Hack
Xbox, PS4, and / or other gift cards will be given out to the team who has the best game
Athleiq Challenge
A $1000 Apple Gift Card (split between the team) will be given to the team who completes the Athleiq Challenge
* Please Note : Anyone who wants to participate in this challenge must sign an Agreement in order to apply for this challenge *
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Chuck Williamson
L3Harris
Bryan
Patterson
Dr. Chen
Dr. Franklin
Dr. Rees
Dr. Monico
Dr. Morshed
Judging Criteria
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Project Submission
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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