Requirements
Please make sure you have read and understood the submission rules for BoilerMake XII listed below. Submissions that violate these rules will be not be considered.
1. Projects submitted for BoilerMake XII must have been started during the event. Submissions of old projects are not permitted.
2. No cross submissions will be allowed at BoilerMake (ie. submissions to/from other hackathons).
3. Repositories for your code must be public (ie. GitHub, Dropbox, Google Drive).
4. Every member on the Devpost submission must be registered for BoilerMake.
5. We will not allow BoilerMake XII hackers to participate on multiple teams and create multiple submissions.
What to Submit
1. Repository link
2. Project demo URL (if applicable)
3. Devpost description
4. Any photos or additional media
Hacking ends on Sunday, February 23, at 9:00 AM EST. Projects must be submitted no later than Sunday, February 23, at 9:00 AM EST.
Prizes
1st Place Prize: iPad
iPad 10th Generation. Each teammate gets one.
2nd Place Prize: Sony Headphone
Sony WH-1000XM4. Each teammate gets one.
3rd Place Prize: JBL Speaker
JBL Charge 5. Each teammate gets one.
MLH: Best Use of Gen AI
Assorted Prizes
Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development. This category challenges you to build novel applications that leverage the power of Generative AI APIs. Think outside the box and integrate cutting-edge AI models to create innovative solutions with real-world impact. To participate, utilize publicly available Generative AI APIs (like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Llama, IBM Watson, or Google Gemini) to develop a unique and functional application. This could include: AI-powered creative tools: Design an app that allows users to generate unique marketing copy, translate languages in real-time, or create personalized learning experiences. Intelligent assistants and automation: Build a chatbot that can provide insightful customer support, or a system that automates complex tasks using natural language processing. Next-generation content creation platforms: Develop a platform that empowers users to generate high-quality images, write different kinds of creative text formats, or compose original music with AI assistance. This is your chance to get hands on with cutting edge tech, put your skills on display, and of course, win some awesome prizes!
MLH: Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students (https://mlh.link/mongodb) or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier, no credit card required (https://mlh.link/mongodb-free). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University (https://mlh.link/mongodb-university)! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
MLH: Best Use of Auth0
Wireless Headphones
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today (https://mlh.link/auth0-signup) and use any of the Auth0 APIs (https://mlh.link/auth0-docs) for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!
MLH: Best .Tech Domain Name
Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for Life!
Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for Life to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus 4 Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together.
Caterpillar: Best Cloud Implementation
- Prize pack that includes your choice of gamer and office tech gear
- Speakers, charging desk pads, wireless ear buds, etc!
Sync: Best Lipsync Hack
- All-expenses-paid 2-day San Francisco trip
- Meet top SF founders and hackers
- Connect with Founders Inc (Sync's first angel investor) in person
Blip: Best Browser Agent Hack
- Amazon gift cards, AI credits, or cool gadgets (a drone with a camera, speaker, or headphones)
- Opportunity for an internship or full-time role with Blip's dynamic, AI-driven engineering team
College of Engineering: Most Consequential Project
Certificates and exclusive swag!
RCAC: Best Use of HPC/AI
Black and gold metal coins with a special 60th anniversary Purdue Computes design on one side and the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing on the other.
Roboflow: Best Use of Roboflow Workflows
- $600 of GPU access
- Free year of Roboflow Growth tier ($3,588 value)
Modal: "But I'm Not A Wrapper" for Best Self-Hosted LLM
- Large Llama body pillow
- $5000 in Modal API credits
Cartesia: Best Use of Sonic
$1000 in Cartesia API credits
Purdue Innovates: Most Likely to Become a Business
- Shoutout at Purdue Expo
- Mentoring by Purdue Innovates team/mentors
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Prof. Tianyi Zhang
Purdue Dept. of Computer Science
Prof. Gustavo Rodriguez-Rivera
Purdue Dept. of Computer Science
Prof. Saurabh Bagchi
Purdue College of Engineering
Judging Criteria
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Execution
A well-executed project is fully realized and functions as intended. It successfully implements the intended goals. All components work together harmoniously, resulting in a polished and completed project. -
Challenging
A challenging project encompasses a wide array of unique ideas, features, and advanced elements such as integrating complex APIs or emerging technologies. The complexity of the project is non-trivial. -
Creativity
A creative project represents a well-thought-out and skillfully executed creative effort. It is aesthetically and intrinsically very well-thought out and the design is near-flawless.
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