Hawkhack is an intense hackathon involving students in a variety of majors, including software developers and graphic designers, at all skill levels. It's a learning event for students who will be working alongside industry experts and professionals hosting seminars during the event. Students will work in groups and compete to win prizes and further their computer knowledge while having fun doing it! We expect more than double the 2019 attendance for this upcoming hawkhack.

Requirements

As part of the submission process for the hackathon, we require that all participants submit the following items:

  1. All Code: We ask that all participants submit projects thought DevPost and GitHub

  2. README File: We require that participants submit a README file that provides clear and concise instructions on how to run their project. This should include any prerequisites needed to run the project, any special setup or configuration, and how to use the project.

  3. Supporting Documents/Files: If the project requires any additional files or databases, we ask that participants include these as well in the repository. This will ensure that the project can be tested and evaluated in its entirety.

  4. Sources Document: We require that participants submit a document that lists all sources used in the project, including any code snippets or libraries. This will help us ensure that all work is original and properly attributed.

We ask that all submissions be made before the deadline and that all required items be included. Any missing items may result in disqualification from the competition. We look forward to seeing all of the amazing projects that participants create!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,020 in prizes
Best Overall
$200 in cash
1 winner

4 50$ Amazon Giftcards

Second Best Overall
$100 in cash
1 winner

4 25$ Amazon Giftcards

Best Educational
$120 in cash
1 winner

4x Anker portable speakers

Second Best Educational
$80 in cash
1 winner

4x Rocketbook Reusable smart notepad

Best Financial
$120 in cash
1 winner

4x Echo Pop

Second Best Financial
$80 in cash
1 winner

4x Usb mug warmer

Second Best Sustainability
$40 in cash
1 winner

4x 128gb sd card

Best Sustainability
$80 in cash
1 winner

4x 32 oz stainless steel Bambaw waterbottles

Best Solo Projects
$50 in cash
2 winners

1x Wireless GSKILL mechanical keyboard.

Best FIrst Time Hackers
$50 in cash
2 winners

1x Wireless GSKILL mechanical keyboard

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Prof. Jonathan Manczur

Prof. Jonathan Manczur
Professor at PCCC

Prof. Jonathan Rodrigues

Prof. Jonathan Rodrigues
Professor at PCCC

Judging Criteria

  • Style
    One of the primary areas we focus on is the style and usability of the user interface (UI), if there is one. We look for a UI that is visually appealing and easy to navigate, with clear labeling and intuitive design choices.
  • Functionality
    We're excited to see innovative solutions to real-world problems and to recognize projects that demonstrate technical skill and creativity. Whether it's a new app, a clever use of machine learning, or an innovative hardware solution.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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