Clarkathon 2024: Innovate, Create, and Solve for Social Good!

Welcome to Clarkathon 2024, Clark University’s annual hackathon where creativity meets innovation! This year, we're bringing together students, developers, and innovators from across disciplines to collaborate on solving real-world problems through technology. Whether you’re an experienced coder or new to hackathons, Clarkathon is a space to learn, build, and bring your ideas to life.

Event Details:

  • Date: October 18-20, 2024
  • Venue: Clark University MACD Building
  • Expected Participants: ~50 students from various backgrounds
  • Project Theme: Community Improvement

 

Requirements

Clarkathon 2024 Submission Requirements

To be considered for judging at Clarkathon 2024, each team must submit the following items through Devpost:

1. Project Overview

  • Project Title: A creative and concise title for your project.
  • Project Description: A summary of your project that includes the problem you're solving, your solution, and why it's impactful (150-300 words).
  • Technology Stack: List the programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and tools you used in building the project.

2. GitHub Repository

  • GitHub Link: Provide a public GitHub link to your code repository. Ensure the repository is well-documented with clear installation and usage instructions.
  • Code Documentation: Ensure that the GitHub repo includes a README file detailing how to set up, run, and use the project.

3. Project Questions

Answer the following questions about your project:

  • Problem Statement: What problem does your project aim to solve? Why is it important?
  • Solution: How does your project address the problem? What is your unique approach?
  • Key Features: What are the standout features of your project?
  • Challenges: What challenges did you encounter during development, and how did you overcome them?
  • Theme relation: How is the porject replated to the theme?
  • Future Plans: What are the next steps for your project? How would you expand or improve it?

4. Presentation Materials

  • PowerPoint Presentation: Upload a slide deck (PowerPoint or PDF format) that explains your project. The presentation should include:
    • Problem and solution
    • Key features and technology stack
    • Demo walkthrough
    • Future roadmap
  • Video Demonstration (Optional but recommended): Upload a 2-3 minute video showcasing your project. This can include a walk-through of the project, a demo of key features, and an explanation of how it solves the problem.

5. Team Information

  • Team Members: List all team members and their roles in the project (developer, designer, etc.).
  • Division of Work: Provide a brief explanation of how the work was divided among team members.
Final Submission Deadline:
  • All submissions must be completed and uploaded to Devpost by October 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$600 in prizes
First place - SONOS Speaker
1 winner

second place
1 winner

3rd place
1 winner

5th place
1 winner

4th place
1 winner

6th place
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Clark University

Clark University

Judging Criteria

  • Not Disclosed

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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