HackATX is a free 12-hour hackathon for high school women of all experience levels to code, learn, and make new friends. HackATX is for any high schooler who identifies as female and is interested in technology and computer science- no experience necessary.
Schedule:
8 am - 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am Workshop on Ideation + Forming Teams
9:00 am - 10 am Project Work-Time + Web App Workshop
10:00 am - 11 am Project Work-Time + Python Workshop
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Project Work-Time + Java Workshop
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speaker Panel
2:00 pm - 7 pm Project Work-Time
7 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner + Guest Speaker
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Project Expo + Awards Ceremony
Eligibility
Any high schooler who identifies as female.
Requirements
Build a project that reflects and addresses a social cause you and your team are passionate about! Submissions must be posted to Devpost by 7:00 pm to be considered for judging along with completing the google form on your handout.
Prizes
Starbucks Gift Card
Kendra Scott Jewelery
Amazon Gift Card
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
Judges
Deborah Kariuki
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
How creative is the project? Regardless of skill level, does the project show innovation and creativity? -
Theme
Does the project address one UN Global Goal? Is it successful at addressing the problem?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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