Important info in regards to team formation:

Once you sign up on Devpost, indicate whether you have a team or not. When a team member submits the project on behalf of everyone on the team, there is an option to add your teammates on the submission which is how you will indicate you are a team. Don't stress about team specifics until you submit your project!

📲 Discord Link

https://discord.gg/K5HYYxtTMH 

💃 About the challenge

Lynbrook Engineering Club presents NorCal Hacks, a beginner-friendly online hackathon that invites all middle and high school students to submit a project tackling the issues in our world and pushing the frontiers of technology. In a 3-and-a-half day period from 2/12 3:00 PM to 2/15 8:00 AM Pacific time, contestants can create any project that aims to tackle one of the 5 tracks: New Frontiers, Education, Human Health, Sustainability, and Social Impact.

Get started

1. Sign up on Devpost (this page!)

It is important that you sign up here because Devpost is the only platform on which we will be accepting submissions.

2. Join the Discord! (https://discord.gg/K5HYYxtTMH)

We will be giving announcements on Discord so be sure to check it often for reminders and updates! You will also be able to find teammates and interact with the sponsors, as well as find important information such as the rubric and detailed schedule in the  #announcements channel

3. Form a team of up to 4 or work solo and get started! Happy Hacking! 

📚 Tracks

New Frontiers: This track is all about exploring what’s next. Projects can use emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, robotics, blockchain, or any other cutting-edge tools. If you’re experimenting with new ideas or pushing technology in a creative direction, this is the right place for your project.

Education: Projects in this track focus on improving how people learn and teach. This can include tools for students, teachers, or schools, as well as platforms that expand access to education. Whether you’re rethinking classrooms, self-learning, or educational accessibility, all learning-focused ideas are welcome.

Human Health: This track includes projects that aim to improve health and well-being. Submissions may focus on medical care, mental health, public health, fitness, or patient support. If your project helps people live healthier lives or improves healthcare systems, it fits here.

Sustainability: This track is for projects that address environmental challenges and sustainability. Ideas may involve climate change, conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, or environmental monitoring. Projects should aim to protect natural resources or support a more sustainable future. 

Social Impact: Projects in this track focus on addressing social challenges through technology. This includes issues such as equity, accessibility, safety, civic engagement, or community support. If your project aims to make society more inclusive, fair, or connected, submit it here.

• Novelty
  How new is the idea introduced in the project?
• Impact
  How much real world impact does this project have?
• Presentation
  Overall quality of the pitch video.
• Implementation
  How complete is the idea? How well is it implemented?