Welcome to Allegheny College ACM Student Chapter’s first-ever hackathon! This isn't just another coding competition - it's a celebration of what happens when different minds come together to innovate.
Whether you are a computer scientist, artist, musician, political scientist, or from any other field - this hackathon is for everyone. We believe the most creative solutions emerge when diverse perspectives unite.
We challenges you to think beyond traditional boundaries. True innovation happens when we combine our unique talents and viewpoints to create something greater than what any individual could achieve alone.
What Makes This Hackathon Special?
- Cross-Disciplinary Innovation - Connect with students from different fields to create solutions that bridge multiple domains
- Learn & Teach - Share your expertise while gaining new perspectives from others
- Real Impact - Build projects that demonstrate how collaboration can solve complex real-world problems
- Inclusive Environment - No prior coding experience needed - your unique perspective is valuable!
Join us in Alden Hall - April 12-13, 2025 to experience how collective genius can change the game!
Requirements
Project Requirements
- Fresh Start - All projects must be built during the hackathon timeframe.
- Tech Stack - Feel free to use any open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks (with proper attribution).
- Original Work - Your project must be your team's own creation.
- Code of Ethics - Follow Allegheny College's Code of Conduct and ACM's ethical guidelines.
Prizes
Prize Pool
- Lenovo Tab M9
- Logitech Wireless Mouse
- Desk Accessories
- Portable Speaker
- And more
Best Designed Product
Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera
Best Beginner Team
Portable Powerbanks.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Subhransu Mishra
Software Engineer 3 @ Adobe Inc.
Ben Cammarano
Head of Franchise Development, Digital Games @ Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast
Luiz Sala
Customer Engineer @ Google
Mohammed Misbahul Khair
Oracle HCM Solutions Architect @ American Express
Lavanya Gupta
Senior AI/ML Applied Scientist @ JPMorgan Chase
Zach Mendel
Senior Software Engineering @ Booz Allen Hamilton
Judging Criteria
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Clear Communication
- Can you effectively explain your solution? -
Teamwork and collaboration
- How well did the team leverage everyone's strengths? -
Real-World Impact
- Does it effectively address a meaningful challenge? -
Technical Achievement
- Is the solution reliable, polished, and well-implemented? -
Innovation Through Collaboration
- How well does your solution combine different perspectives?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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