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In the current state of our world, there has never been more of a need to create interdisciplinary communities to build tools for important social change. Despite the value of STEM in civic engagement, there has always been a large disconnect between the two disciplines. That is why our focus is on providing a welcoming, engaging, and creative environment to help bridge the gap between STEM and civic engagement by challenging participants to address major issues within the realm of civic engagement using tech.
We pride ourselves in helping both beginners and experienced hackers explore technology and develop their skills—with a conscience. Because of this, all kinds of hacks will be allowed (software, hardware, data-driven). If your team just has an idea, design, or prototype, your project will still be considered! Remember, these are just as important as the implementation.
At least $15,000 in prizes!!!
🎁 $250 for the winning team towards gift cards of your choice
🌟 $50 to charity/research institution of your choice
📈 One year of Wolfram|One Personal Edition
📈 One-year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
📈 $100 in credits to Digital Ocean for each team member
🎁 $500 for the winning team towards gift cards of your choice
🌟 $100 to charity/research institution of your choice
📈 One year of Wolfram|One Personal Edition
📈 One-year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro
📈 $100 in credits to Digital Ocean for each team member
Note: You can apply to multiple tracks, but your project will only win at most one track prize.
🎒 Patagonia backpacks for the winning team
Note: Winners MUST use the ASUC OCTO API, which provides data about student life, including gyms, libraries, dining halls, and other campus resources. Check out the API at **https://octo.asuc.org/apidocs**!
Note: Winners MUST use
🎁 $50 Amazon gift card for the winning team 👩🏻💼 3-month free Business Tier access per team member 👀 Selected projects will be featured on their "Inspiration" Page
Note: Winners MUST use the EchoAR platform as part of their project to be eligible for a reward
1 entry per workshop attended
2 entries per talk attended
🎮 Top prize: Nintendo Switch
🏆 Other prizes: Logitech MX Master 3, 2 Amazon Echo Dots (4th gen)
🧧 $25 Amazon Gift Cards for 6 Lucky Winners
We believe that anyone has the potential to innovate. This track will prompt beginner hackers to use their unlimited passions and ideas to hop in the realm of tech innovation.
This past year has had multiple low points, affecting our beliefs in our system of government, politics, and agencies, but it is one that requires us to have a lot of reflection and work towards social change. This track will prompt hackers to create solutions to benefit our community on a local, state, or federal level.
How Might We...
COVID-19 has introduced various problems with our healthcare system and has placed a lot of pressure on tele-health/medicine. This track will prompt hackers to build tools that benefit public health.
How Might We...
With climate change on the rise and our environment being threatened, we need tools that will help us eventually reach net zero emissions, advance renewable energy, and promote sustainability. This track will prompt hackers to develop solutions that promote environmental health.
How Might We...
The pandemic has affected how students interact, access resources, and ultimately succeed in their academic and social well-being. This track will prompt hackers to tackle issues that prevent student success or provide solutions that promote it.
How Might We...
The purpose of these “How Might We” questions are to help you start thinking about the Sustainability Track, and are by no means a limitation on the types of projects you can pursue in this track.
All attendees to CivHacks gain access to various benefits, courtesy of some of our sponsors! QR codes and links will be shared at the beginning of the event!
1️⃣ Friday: Introduction, Ice-breaking, and Ideation @April 23, 2021
2️⃣ Saturday: Wonders, Workshops, and Wellness @April 24, 2021
2️⃣ Sunday: Accomplishment, Awards, and All good things must come to an end... @April 25, 2021