About the Challenge
IEEE at UCLA is pleased to present the tenth anniversary of IDEA Hacks, the premier hardware-focused hackathon on the West Coast. Hosted by IEEE’s Student Branch at UCLA for 36 hours this upcoming January 12-14, 2024, it provides hundreds of students from both UCLA and local community colleges with the opportunity to develop their own tangible products. Throughout the experience, IEEE provides parts, tools, space, food, and workshops all for free, so all students can focus solely on their projects.
This year will be the tenth anniversary of IDEA Hacks, and the theme “Celebrating Our Communities” will encourage students from all backgrounds to embrace their unique backgrounds and create something that will improve or benefit their communities, surroundings, and environments.The three sub-categories Sustainability, Accessibility, and “Go Touch Grass” aim to promote the creation of projects that will benefit the health of the planet, improve usability, or share the enjoyment of life. More information on these subcategories can be found here
Check out our website for more information here
Get started
To get started, visit our parts checkout table once hacking begins! However, you are welcome to begin brainstorming project ideas as early as you want.
Also, please join our discord. You should have received the link in an email.
Requirements
What to Build
Come up with an innovative project that aims to improve or benefit their communities, surroundings, and environments!
What to Submit
Projects must contain at least two hardware components. To document what you built, submit some images/videos of your project as well as a description of what your project does. Feel free to be creative! A more interesting pitch will generate more interest from judges!
Make sure to include a concise description at the top of your project as your "elevator pitch." This should make it so judges can clearly understand what your project does in 20 seconds or less.
Don't forget to submit this form after creating your Devpost!
Prizes
GIGABYTE M27Q 27" 170Hz 1440P -KVM Gaming Monitor
First place prize
Electic Gooseneck Kettle, Pour Over Coffee Maker, 16 oz Carter Move Travel Mug
Second place prize
JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Third place prize
Luna 20 LB Weighted Blanket and Comfort Spa Backrest Pillow
Accessibility track prize
Bonsai Tree Kit and Hydroponic Indoor Herb Garden Kit with LED Grow Light
Sustainability track prize
Camping Hammock, 80”x 80” 3-Layer Waterproof Outdoor Blanket, and White Stainless Steel 24oz HydroFlask
Sustainability track prize
$500 cash divided amongst team from Patient Safety
Best Patient Safety Tech prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Justin Young
Rozi Roufoogaran
Calvin Cam
Duymong Nguyen
Pavan Holur
Dr. William Goodin
Professor Mike Briggs
Professor Nader Sehatbakhsh
Ariana Longley
Phil Martie
Harsh Dharwad
Y.C. Wang
Judging Criteria
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Judging Rubric
http://tinyurl.com/IDEA-hacks-2024-judging
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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