Join us on Dec 14th, 2019 for MLH's Local Hack Day: Build Day in Edison, United States. Build Day is a day-long global hackathon that you can share with your community. Bring your ideas to life by building new projects and working together with others. Participate in workshops and talks with a community around the world. Over the course of 12 hours, attendees will use hardware and software to build everything from websites to robots to mobile apps and more.
This is an event for all skill levels, from beginners to the most veteran developers. Workshop attendees will learn skills that they can apply in their projects, schoolwork, job, and beyond.
Eligibility
Build Day locations may have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to participants that match the following:
- Minors (Under 18)
- Students - Secondary/High School
Requirements
Teams up to 4 members can submit a project in any of the three categories: Best Overall Hack, Best Beginner Hack (all members must be beginners), and Best Use of Anki Robot. All projects must have been worked on ONLY at the hackathon.
Prizes
Best Overall Hack
Selection of tech prizes
Best Beginner's Hack
MLH fanny pack!
Best Use of Anki Robot
Take home an anki robot!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Jeffrey Fung
Alumni
Ali Mohamad
Alumni
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
- Problem is original and not cliche - Creative solution - Creative implementation -
Viability
- Possible RIGHT NOW - Cost friendly - Can be supported on a large scale -
Technical Complexity
- Technology involves multiple sources - Team overcame challenges -
Problem Solving
- Defined market - Evident problem to solve - Provides a thorough solution -
Presentation
- Thorough explanation - Proof of understanding - Full & Working demo
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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