HackHERS is the annual, women-centric hackathon at Rutgers University, organized by Rutgers Women in Computer Science and The Douglass Project. We want to create a space in which women can explore tech culture and be empowered to create with code, and we invite everyone to help us achieve that.

For 24 hours, students come together and get involved in learning, planning, and developing projects–ranging from web applications to hardware hacks–with the ultimate goal of fostering growth and productivity among women who want to code.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,020 in prizes
Best Overall Hack
1 winner

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet

Most Unique Hack
1 winner

Bluetooth Headphones

Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

Amazon Echo Dot

For Women, By Women
1 winner

Smart Watches

Best Video Game Hack
1 winner

Gaming Mouse

Best Design
1 winner

Bluetooth Speakers

Most Silly Hack
1 winner

Toilet Ceramic Mugs

Best Use of UPS API
1 winner

Best Use of iCIMS API
1 winner

Best Financial Hack from Capital One
1 winner

Best Visualization Tool Hack from Lockheed Martin
1 winner

Best Hack for Social Good from J.P. Morgan Chase
1 winner

Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones

Best FinTech Hack from Vanguard
1 winner

Google Home Minis

Best Safety Reporting App from Exxon Mobil
1 winner

Jaybird headphones/Ninja blender/JBL speaker/ $100 Uber gift card

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Cynthia Sanchez Gomez

Cynthia Sanchez Gomez

Lars Sorensen

Lars Sorensen

Randi Zimmerman

Randi Zimmerman

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity/Innovation/Uniqueness
  • Usability
  • Difficulty
  • Quality/Beauty
  • Overall Product

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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