Date: February 15-16th 2025
Hosted by the Washington State University's Association of Computing Machinery, we're thrilled to announce the CrimsonCode Hackathon 2024! This dynamic, 24-hour coding marathon is an exhilarating opportunity for coders, developers, and tech enthusiasts to come together and innovate.
What to Expect:
- 24-Hours of Coding: Immerse yourself in a day-long coding spree. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone.
- Interactive Workshops: Join our bite-sized workshops tailored for a quick boost to your coding journey.
- Fun Activities: Take a break and engage in entertaining activities designed to keep your spirits high and foster a sense of community.
- Fantastic Prizes: Compete for amazing prizes in various categories. It's not just about winning; it's about creating something extraordinary.
- Delicious Food: Stay fueled throughout the event with a variety of food options to keep your coding energy high.
- Community and Networking: Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, share ideas, and build lasting relationships in the tech community.
Get ready to code, create, and connect at CrimsonCode 2024. Let's come together to celebrate technology and creativity in an exciting and friendly environment!
Prizes
CrimsonCode Main track winner
Coco-Cola Scholarship - Best Growth Potential
The winner will get the chance to present their project to Coca-Cola in one month
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 .Tech
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!
MLH – Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
Arduino Kit
Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text etc.) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team!
MLH – Best Use of Gen AI
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 is your chance to get hands on with cutting edge tech, put your skills on display, and of course, win some awesome prizes!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
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Judging Criteria
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Technical Complexity
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Polish
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"Wow" Factor
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Usefulness
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Originality & Creativity
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Adherence to Theme
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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