A multi-weekend gathering of HCC college students organized to address specifically defined challenges! Students using a fast-paced ‘hackathon” methodology will be introduced to design challenges by subject matter experts. Students will choose a challenge to address, receive mentoring, and feedback in generating deliverables for each mini-hackathon showcase and present their projects to a set of judges for cash awards and recognition!

• Criteria
  4) "All criteria of assignment have been met. 3) Most of the required criteria have been followed. 2) Some of the criteria have been met Utilized at least one of the three themes. 1) No much effort is given to addressing the criteria.
• Craftsmanship
  (neatness, precision, care) 4) Concept was beautifully and patiently done 3) Below-average craftsmanship 2) Average craftsmanship 1) Below-average craftsmanship
• Interpretation, Creativity, originality
  4) shows a unique and creative interpretation of the challenge. 3) shows a clear understanding of the assignment 2) shows some creativity and adequate interpretation 1) Little to no evidence of original thought or interpretation.
• Visual impact
  Use of color, texture, and materials 4) is striking and memorable and has WOWs the viewer. 3) has a lasting impact on the viewer. 2) is addressed, holding the viewer's attention. 1) is incomplete, with little or no impact on the viewer.