Hack for Justice
Lehigh’s third annual student-led hackathon, Lehigh Hacks for Justice, will take place March 1-2, bringing together students to develop technical solutions addressing social justice challenges. Organized by five campus clubs—Women in Computer Science (WiCS), Lehigh ACM, Computer Science and Business Association (CSBA), Lehigh Blockchain Club (LBC), and the Lehigh Cyber Security Club (LCSC)—the 24-hour event fosters collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.
Schedule
March 1st
9:00 and 9:30 - Bus Departs from STEPS Bus Stop
9:15 - 10:00 - Check In
10:15 - Hack for Justice Kickoff Presentation
11:00 - Hacking Begins!
12:00 - Lunch - Catered by The Goose
1:00 - Raffle Prizes Begin
4:00 - Raffle Prizes End
5:00 - Dinner - Catered by Fratellis Pizza
6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 - Bus Departs from Building C
March 2rd
10:00 and 10:30 - Bus Departs from STEPS Bus Stop
10:30 - 11:15 - Check In (Teams Check In to Submit!)
11:00 - Hacking Ends!
11:00 - Brunch - Catered by Hero's Kafe
12:00 - Presentation Hall and Judging
2:00 - Awards Ceremony
2:30 and 3:00 - Bus Departs from Building C
Requirements
What to Build
Check back when hacking begins!
What to Submit
Check back when hacking begins!
Prizes
$25 Gift Card to The Goose
This prize is awarded for the winner of the category: Most Impactful Innovation.
$25 Gift Card to Roasted & Google Swag
This prize is awarded for the winner of the category: Best Technical Solution.
$25 Gift Card to Playa Bowls
This prize is awarded for the winner of the category: Best First Year Solution.
$25 Gift Card to The Flying V.
This prize is awarded for the winner of the category: Best User Experience.
$25 Gift Card to El Jefe's
This prize is awarded for the winner of the category: Most Likely to be VC Funded.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Professor Oudghiri
Professor Palmieri
Pete Matt
Emma Wald
Judging Criteria
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Problem and Solution Identification
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Social Impact
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Technical Excellence
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User Experience
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Polished MVP
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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