About the challenge
Welcome to our 5th annual hackathon! The annual MHS hackathon is very well-known as a fun, competitive event! If you've never competed in a hackathon before, this is a great introduction to the fun of problem-solving in STEM fields. While this hackathon is more tailored towards computer science-related problems and submissions, those of you from other pathways should not feel intimidated! Everyone is able to help with their individual project regardless of pathway or skillset.
Prompts:
Choose only one:
- Since it's earth day, how can we encourage people to make the world a healthier and happier place to live in?
- Make an application that best utilizes language learning models (ChatGPT, Google Bard, etc.)
Schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGES!)
Saturday April 22nd
9:30am - Doors open, check-in, make teams, set up equipment
10:00am - Competition starts, announce prompt, begin workshop
12:00-12:30pm - Lunch from Chick-Fil-A
2:00pm - Guest Speaker 1
4:00pm - Guest Speaker 2
6:00-6:30pm - Dinner from CiCi’s
9:00 pm - 12:00 am CTF & Coding Competition
Sunday April 23rd
12:00am - Karaoke Night
3:00am - Rock Paper Scissors tournament
7:30 am - Breakfast from Taco Cabana
10:00 am - Foosball Tournament
11:00am - Competition submission deadline
11:30-12:00pm - Lunch from Jason’s Deli
12:00pm - 3:00pm Student Presentations
3:30pm - Announce results and distribute prizes. Students may leave.
Requirements
What to Build/Submit
You can really build anything you want, whether it is a website or an app or a bot. One thing however that is REQUIRED is a slides/powerpoint presentation explaining your problem solution that you will present during the hackathon. You will submit both the presentation and the actual solution to this website.
Prizes
KBDcraft Adam 60% brick-built keyboard
KBDcraft's first work, a 60% custom mechanical keyboard with a brick-built case, Gasket mount, QMK and unlimited upgrade potential, is a great start to getting into the customizable keyboard. With High-quality parts, Adam embodies a revolutionary minecraft-style retro aesthetic into any setup.
https://kbdcraft.store/products/adam?sku=18056227691706450020792714
Nintendo Switch Lite (2x TEAL, 2x BLUE)
Discover Your Next Great Adventure and Play Together-Anywhere, Anytime! Connect with Friends and Family to Laugh and Play Together-Anywhere, Anytime! :P
MSI - Optix G27C5 E2 27" LED Curved FHD Freesync Monitor
165Hz Refresh Rate – Respond faster with smoother frames.
1ms Response Time – Eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates.
Adjustable Stand – Easily change the position of the monitor for maximum ergonomics.
https://www.msi.com/Monitor/Optix-G27C5
(CODING CHALLENGE) Mini-Tank Arduino Kit
This tank robot car kit is compatible with Arduino and Mixly ((block programming platform) , ideal for Arduino beginners and professionals to learn robotics, electronics and programming.
(CTF CHALLENGE) Elegoo Uno Arduino Starter Kit
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Professor Donna French
University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Alex Dillhoff
University of Texas at Arlington
Judging Criteria
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Presentation (0-7)
This is the MEAT of your project; how you present your product to a panel of judges will ultimately be the deciding factor in a real-life scenario on if a company will consider investing in your product! -
Functionality (0-7)
Does your product function exactly how you say it does? Does it have any major limitations that longer-term development won't fix? -
Creativity (0-5)
Has your product been done before? Remember to STAND OUT with your project, and don't be afraid to take leaps of faith! -
Completeness (0-5)
Is your product done to a level where it could be accurately pitched to a panel of judges? Did you take your time in detailing your product to a point where it is 100% finished?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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