About the challenge
This year's Phoenix Hackathon Theme is Food! Your goal is to make a project encapsulating the theme whether it be through coding a game or developing a practical application. We want to see innovative ideas that address challenges related to food production, distribution, consumption, sustainability, or any other aspect of the food industry. Whether you're passionate about reducing food waste, improving access to nutritious meals, promoting local agriculture, or creating interactive experiences that educate people about food-related issues, this hackathon is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity.
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Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, collaboration, and innovation! See you at the Phoenix Hackathon: Food Edition!
Requirements
What to Submit
Projects must be school-appropriate and ethical.
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Engaging Video Presentation (3-5 minutes):
- Create a captivating video that effectively explains or demonstrates your project.
- Showcase the key features, functionality, and benefits of your project.
- Ensure that the video is clear, concise, and professionally produced.
- Submit the video as a link, preferably hosted on platforms like YouTube or WeVideo.
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GitHub Repository or Download Link:
- Provide access to your project's codebase and any other relevant files through a GitHub repository or download link.
- Ensure that the repository is well-organized and includes clear documentation.
- Include instructions on how to set up and run the project, if applicable.
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Project Description:
- Write a detailed description of your project, including its objectives, features, and target audience.
- Explain the problem or opportunity your project addresses within the food industry.
- Describe the technologies, tools, and methodologies used to develop the project.
- Clearly outline the contributions of each team member and their respective roles in the project.
Prizes
1st Place Overall
165 Hz Sceptre IPS Gaming Monitor
2nd Place Overall
AirPods Second Generation
3rd Place Overall
Mini-drone with Camera
Best Middle School
Razer Seiren Mini Mic
Best 9-10th Grade
Logitech Webcam
Best Theme
Portable Speaker
Most Innovative
Logitech Headset
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Mayewsky
Rock Ridge CS Department
Brian Tran
President
Taran Kamireddy
Vice President
William Wo
Sponsor Management
Nakul Kumar
Lead Web Dev
Shoumik Bisoui
Web Dev
Saanvi Movva
Logistics Coordinator
Ankur Gatupa
Workshop Manager
Aneesha Koninty
Cyber Lead
Parkirat Sandhu
Judge
Rishi Athavale
Guest Speaker
Arnav Gupta
Judge
Judging Criteria
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Innovation / Creativity
How original and inventive is the project's concept and execution? Does the project introduce novel approaches or solutions to the given problem? Are there unique features or elements that distinguish the project from others? -
Theme
To what extent does the project align with the theme of the hackathon, which is food? How effectively does the project address a specific challenge or opportunity within the food industry? -
Impact
Can the project address real-world challenges or opportunities within the food industry? Is there potential for scalability, adoption, or further development of the project beyond the hackathon? -
Video
How well does the team present and communicate their project to the judges? Are the key features, functionality, and benefits of the project clearly explained and demonstrated? -
Quality
How polished and well-executed is the project overall? Are there any bugs, errors, or inconsistencies in the implementation? Does the project demonstrate attention to detail, usability, and user experience?
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