About the challenge
SpeedHacks is a competition, focused on the use of both hardware and software, to display innovative projects created by students. This is a software and hardware hackathon open to every undergraduate and graduate student of any university, nationwide. No experience with programming, or hardware is necessary to participate.
We will be providing a theme which students will be required to adhere to.
Requirements
What to Build
Any hack can be hardware/software or just software. You will be sticking to the theme to qualify and will be using the provided material to come up with your hack idea. Other than that, we have no constraints!
What to Submit
Please submit a github repository, pictures of your hack (physical if hardware is involved or screenshots if it is software), as well as a description. Videos are optional.
Prizes
Amazon Gift Card
1st place ($50 per teammate)
Amazon Gift Card
2nd place ($25 per teammate)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Theodore Prawat
Asst. Prof, Game Design at George Mason
Rehan Mahmood
CEO, EngineeRD
Jordan Higgins
Engineer, MITRE
Judging Criteria
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Automation
The level of automation of your project is how much your creation is able to do on its own without human help. -
Execution
The execution of your project refers to how well your project accomplishes its intended goal. -
Innovation
Innovation is producing a product that is original, creative, and brings a new, unique approach to a problem. -
Impact
Impact refers to the level of impact your project has on its targeted audience and the broader community. -
Difficulty
The level of difficulty of your project is how challenging it is to build your project. -
Presentation
Presentation refers to how well you and your team members are able to present your project and answer questions.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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