About the challenge
SMathHacks is the annual 36 hour hackathon hosted by the NC School of Science and Math, open to all North Carolina students. Students will collaborate to build innovative software projects, explore new technologies, and have fun along the way. In short, this is your ticket to meet new friends and build cool projects, in 36 hours.
Requirements
What to Build
SMathHacks 2024 has four main tracks: Resource Conservation, Eco-Equality, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
What to Submit
- 3-minute video pitching your project (including project demos)
- Source code as a GitHub repository
- Links to live demos of your "hack" (if applicable)
- Project write-up on devpost
Prizes
Resource Conservation - 1st place
Rocketbook
Resource Conservation - 2nd place
Smartplugs
Eco-Equality - 1st place
Alexa
Eco-Equality - 2nd place
Music Sync, Color-Changing LED Light Strips
Renewable Energy - 1st place
LED Lamp
Renewable Energy - 2nd place
Solar Charger
Sustainability - 1st place
21 oz Standard Mouth Hydro Flask
Sustainability - 2nd place
Self-watering Planter
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Michael Martine
Michael Owoc
Christa Beerel
Balaji Srinivasan
Marc Baumbach
Scott Morrison
Lisa Nash
Daniel Siegle
Aidan Maycock
Judging Criteria
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Originality
Did the team take a fresh approach to an old problem? Does the hack tackle a unique aspect of the problem? -
Impact
Does the hack have clear real-world implications? How well thought-out is the concept? Does the hack adhere to its respective track? -
Execution
How well did the team translate their idea into a functional prototype? Is the hack well-designed? -
Presentation
Was the hack pitched in a compelling manner? How well did the team understand their chosen problem? Is the concept viable for an entrepreneur?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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