In this hands on design competition, kids will work in small teams to design, create, and pitch a web based app or website. There are prize categories for less experienced students using a prototyping tool, Invision, and for more experienced teams using development environments. There will be mentors to guide you through the process and extraordinary speakers, like Sudha Jamthe, a professor at Stanford specializing in IoT and an advocate for promoting women in technology.
8am-9am:
Registration, Breakfast, Opening Ceremonies
9am-1pm:
1st Hack Block
1pm-2pm:
Lunch
2pm-6:30pm:
2nd Hack Block
6:30pm-7pm:
Judging
7pm-8:30pm:
Key Note Speakers, TEC Talks, Dinner
8:30pm-9pm:
Winners, Networking
9pm:
End!
Eligibility
Applicants must be in 7th -12th grade. You apply individually, but we suggest you make a team before the event.
Requirements
All projects need to be built the day of the event. There are specific requirements for each prize category. For more information go to santacruzteenchallenge.com.
Prizes
Innovator
1st place: Raspberry-pi kit + cash
2nd place: VR headsets + cash
Design
1st place: amazon echo dot + cash
2nd place: wireless headphones + cash
Change Maker
1st place 360 camera pros + cash
2nd place solar power charges + cash
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
Register as soon as possible at santacruzteenchallenge.com. There are only so many spots open.
Judges
George O'Neal
Director of Controls at Hyperloop One
Jeremy Britton
Looker
Judging Criteria
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Novelty
Is the approach or solution novel? Does it substantially depart from similar products? -
Impact
How much does an individual benefit from this hack? How many people will benefit from the hack? -
Design/ User Interface
Is it nice to use? How good is the UI/UX? Is usage self-apparent or do you need a manual? -
Usefullness
Will others be able to easily use your product? Does it work well and serve a purpose?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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