ProfHacks 2026 is a 12-hour, in-person hackathon at Rowan University where students build innovative projects combining hardware, software, and creativity. This year’s theme, “Space Cowboys,” challenges participants to create interactive games, purposeful tools, or autonomous systems inspired by both the wild west and outer space.
What makes ProfHacks unique is its focus on hands-on, physical computing—encouraging participants to go beyond the screen and build real, interactive systems using sensors, circuits, and embedded components. With mentorship, provided hardware, and a collaborative environment, the event is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced hackers.
Requirements
- Build a project during the hackathon aligned with a track and with a working prototype
- Submit on Devpost:
- Project name & description
- Track
- Github Link
- Team members
Prizes
2 x PS5
PS5 for the winners of track 1
2 x Sony Headphones
Sony Headphones also for the winners track 1
4 x Mechanical Keyboards
Winners for track 2
4 x Lego Sets
Winners for track 3
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Christopher Peters
Professor
Craig Droke
John Leahy
Tim Grogan
Anu Osta
Ethan Cantor
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, technical execution, design, alignment with the theme, and overall presentation.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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