Dates
April 1st and 2nd
Eligibility
- Must be Lehigh University student
Project and Submission Requirements
TBD
Prizes
Prizes are TBD, but will be given out based on winners in the following categories:
- Best technical solution
- Most likely to get venture capital funding
- Best visual design
- Best project to make use of a Google product
- Most impactful project
Judging Criteria
- Technical Apitutude
- How technically challenging was this project? Did you have to come up with an innovative or clever way to overcome a challenge you ran into during the building process?
- Creativity
- Does this project achieve something novel and innovative? Does it address current environmental issues in a new way?
- Usefulness
- What problem does this help address? Would people or companies implement this on a daily basis?
Code of Conduct
By participating in Lehigh Hacks for Change event, you agree to abide by the following code of conduct.
- Please treat all other hackers with the utmost respect. We ask that you act kindly, behave professionally, and do not insult or put down other attendees. Remember that harassment and racist, sexist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for this event. If at any point you see a fellow hacker being harassed, please talk to the nearest hackathon organizer.
- Please treat our sponsors, organizers, and judges with the utmost respect. Without them, nothing would be possible. Consider taking some time out of your work to go meet and speak with them. If they come over to talk to you, we ask that you give them a bit of your time. They're here for you! Show them you appreciate it.
Failure to comply with the above-stated Rules and Code of Conduct may result in the offending team's disqualification.
Photo Release Waiver
By attending or participating in Lehigh Hacks for Change event, you hereby grant the Lehigh Hacks for Change and its affiliates permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based and social media publications, without payment or other consideration. You understand and agree that all photos will become the property of Lehigh Hacks for Change or its affiliates and will not be returned.
You irrevocably authorize Lehigh Hacks for Change and its affiliates to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
You hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Lehigh Hacks for Change and its affiliates from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you, your heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on your behalf or on behalf of your estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
TL;DR
Bring your blueprints; build at the hackathon. It’s the only way we can compare hacks on a level playing field and fairly award prizes. It’s also what lets you say “I built this at a hackathon."
Have fun. Hackathons are amazing, and so are you. We’re so happy you’re able to hack with us and be a part of our amazing community.
Open your mind. Hacking unites people from across the world from different cultural norms, nationalities, and backgrounds. Be prepared not only to learn something new from your hack but also from the amazing people around you. Be mindful of the fact that certain content and actions can make the people around you uncomfortable. If your hack contains material that might cross that boundary, talk to a member of the organizing team for a second or third opinion. We'll let you know if you should consider rethinking your hack.