Join us for a weekend of learning, creating, and networking at the Youngstown State University!
Come hang out with us for a weekend at Youngstown State University. Right smack in the middle of the tech belt, we are inviting computer science, design, and computer engineering students from all over the region to join us for an awesome weekend of learning, creating, and networking.
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled or was enrolled in the 2014-2015 school year from any upper education institution or high school can register at HackYSU.com .
If you're under 18: Sorry but, due to various factors, we are unable to host minors this year.
Requirements
Though the focus of HackYSU is creative tech projects, hackers can create anything they want, permitting it is safe and appropriate. Fill out as much of the Challengepost submit form as possible when submitting your hack. Videos are optional.
How to enter
All participants must register before the event at HackYSU.com . All hacks must be submitted to Challengepost to qualify for judging.
Judges
Will be Announced
Judging Criteria
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Impressiveness
Was the hack impressive? Did you feel interested in the hack itself (not necessarily their presentation of the hack)? Keep in mind that the team had only 36 hours to make this project. And that they are tired. -
Technical Difficulty
Did the hack involve practicing or learning a skill? Did the team overcome any technical difficulties or lack of knowledge? Consider asking the team what they learned over the weekend. -
Demo
How was the demo? Was the hack working - or at least in a state where the hackers could show off their idea? Keep in mind that the process is important, and that we are judging what happened at the hackathon, not what the hackers are planning to do after. -
Design
This goes towards our "best designed hack" prize. Consider asking the thought process behind the design - if any - to see how much of the design process was utilizing tools vs. custom design work. Remember, implementation is half the battle.