Cypher VIII is William & Mary's 8th annual hackathon. Every year we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for anyone and everyone to enjoy and explore computer science! Come join us to attend workshops and talks, connect with potential employers, and compete for prizes!
For the list of possible prizes, head to our Day of Document
Requirements
What to Build: We'll give some challenges (with prizes for the winner) to help guide your projects, but you're free to make whatever you desire! See previous hackathon submissions for examples.
What to Submit: For final submission, you must provide a max 4-minute video showcasing your hack on Devpost.
Please include how long each member of your group has been coding, and when each member graduated/will graduate.
Prizes
Best Overall
The best of the best. You each get Platinum level awards
Best UI/UX Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best William & Mary Themed Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best Environmental Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best Wellness Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best Beginner Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Most Creative Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best UI/UX Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Best Hack That Doesn't Work
May choose 1 silver prize
Cellphone Assisted Wayfinding inside Labyrinthian Buildings
Refer to the day of document! $500 total for hackathon. $1000 for a finished working product.
Best Financial Hack
Sponsored by Capital One. $250 per member
Exodus X Cypher Challenge
& Ampersand Challenge
May choose 1 gold prize or 2 silver prizes
2nd Place overall
You each get 1 gold prize or 2 silver prizes
3rd place overall
May choose 1 gold prize or 2 silver prizes
Best Hardware Hack
May choose 1 silver prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
A whole lotta people!
An eclectic mix of alumni, professors, and industry professionals.
Judging Criteria
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Criteria
Your projects will be judged based on quality, significance, creativity/risk-taking, and relevance to the category.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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