Join us for the 9th DandyHacks, affiliated with the Computer Science Undergraduate Council (CSUG) at the University of Rochester! At DandyHacks, we are fully committed to being an accessible and beginner-friendly hackathon, to mentor, have fun, inspire, and encourage attendees to find joy in building awesome things throughout the 36-hour.
This year, DandyHacks will be IN PERSON, from October 22, 7:00 pm to October 24, 1:00 pm EDT at Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons at the University of Rochester (Actual duration of hackathon will be from 10/22 9pm - 10/24 9am).
A full schedule and further information on the event is available on our website, https://dandyhacks.net/
We hope that regardless of your experience and background in coding, you will learn something new, and have fun all the while!
Requirements
Hackers may submit whatever project they start for this hackathon by October 24th, 9am EDT.
To have their project considered for the contest and tracks, hackers must submit their project and present in front of our judges in Feldman Ballroom starting at 10am EDT October 24th, 2021.
Please check off the tracks you'd like your projects to be considered in when submitting your project.
Prizes
First Place
Team Members get to choose from:
1 Wireless Projector
1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
1 Pair of AirPods (G2) or
1 Portable Charger
Second Place
Team Members get to choose from:
1 Wireless Speakers
1 Webcamera or
1 Wireless Mouse
Third Place
Team Members get to choose from:
1 Wireless Charger
1 Amazon Echo or
1 Portable Charger
Most Accessible Project
Sponsored by Wic-Mic: [Prize to be announced]
One of technology's biggest asset is its accessibility. Wic-Mic would like to reward the hack that fits the most with helping making the world some how more accessible and inclusive.
Most Creative Project
Sponsored by UR Makers: [Custom 3D trophies]
Creativity is precious and deceivingly rare. To retain a colorful spirit is cause for celebration, and UR Makers would like the quirkiest, most interesting, flamboyant project to be rewarded with their own trophy to take home.
Best Use of Open Data
Sponsored by rel8ed.to Analytics: [Prize to be announced]
Data is the tool that defines our generation. As such, open data is increasingly more valuable and important for empowering the next generation of creators. Any project that utilize some form of open data (eg Google API) will be eligible for this challenge.
Best use of Google Cloud
Sponsored by Google Cloud: [Google Merch, 1st and 2nd Place] Google Cloud Credits provided for free. Link will be shared during the event. The project that uses Google Cloud services the best will be rewarded with recognition in this challenge.
Best Hardware Hack Sponsored by Digi-Key
Using your preferred hardware or hardware emulator, build a hack for your chance to win a Grove Beginner Kit, with embedded Arduino Uno compatible board. Each winning team member will receive a prize!
Best Domain Name from Domain.com
Register a .tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend. Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. Each winning team member will receive a PowerSquare Qi wireless phone charger.
Most Creative Use of Twilio
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using web service APIs. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe your application needs to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any one of Twilio’s APIs for a chance to win a Twilio Swag Box and GameGo Console for you and each of your teammates!
Best Space App powered by Space Force
The sky is not the limit! Try your hand at making a space-themed application for a chance to win a wireless Bluetooth speaker for you and your team from the U.S. Space Force! We’re looking for amazing solutions to any space-related problems you can imagine. For any sci-fi enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity to push the limits of your creativity by building the technology of tomorrow, today. We can’t wait to see the solutions you build!
Please note: the majority of your team members must be located in the United States to qualify.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Trei Alexander
rel8ed.to Representative
Daniel Stefankovic
Professor at University of Rochester
Andrew Read-McFarland
Graduate Student
Judging Criteria
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Completion and Functionality
Did the hack work? Did the team manage to achieve at least 60% (or more) of what they want? Does the project solve the problem that was initially presented by the team? Does it work as stated in their demo? -
Implementation of the Project
How good is the end-product? Judges analyze the quality of the developed code/project/prototype based on the project details. Is it the "best" way to implement the program? -
Quality of the Idea
How original or creative is the idea? -
Design
Did the hacker put enough thought into user experience? Are the expectations of the user clearly articulated and met? Does the user have full power over the working of the User interface? (More lenient due to the short time of hackathon)
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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