HackCU is back with our biggest hackathon of the year, HackCU 8! The event will be held virtually from March 5-6 with lots of opportunities to meet and work with new people! HackCU 8 is for all students regardless of their experience or their major— we have something for everyone! We have amazing sponsors who are looking to meet and recruit you, a variety of workshops for students of all levels, fun side events, 5 tracks to submit to, and lots of prizes! If you have any questions, check out our website hackcu.org/hackcu8 or contact us at [email protected].
Prizes
General - 1st Place
Each team member will receive an Echo Dot, Mini Projector, Wireless Mouse, Echo Light Bulbs, and a Mini Fridge
General - 2nd Place
Each team member will receive an Echo Dot, Mini Projector, Wireless Mouse, and a copy of Cracking the Coding Interview
General - 3rd Place
Each team member will receive a pair of Beats headphones
Best Beginner Hack
Each team member will receive a copy of Cracking the Coding Interview and a Mini Projector
Best Social Impact Hack
Each team member will receive a Hydroflask, Rocketbook notebooks, reusable paper towels, and a set of glass tupperware
Best UI Hack
Each team member will receive a Polaroid camera, Polaroid film, and a copy of The Design of Everyday Things
Best Games, Music, and Entertainment Hack
Each team member will receive a JBL Speaker, portable charger, and the card game Exploding Kittens
Judges
Lijun Chen
Rachel Cox
Jesse Pisel
Jillian Martinez
Clayton Lewis
Bruce Montgomery
Matt Bethancourt
Ellen Do
Brad Hayes
Alex Curtiss
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Technology: How technically impressive was the hack? Design: Did the team put thought into the user experience? Completion: Does the hack work? Learning: Did the team learn something new?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager