Boston University students only, come hack with us on Saturday morning, April 9th, at the Hariri Institute! There will be workshops and mini-activities throughout the event.

Schedule

Saturday, April 9

9:00am - 9:30am: Hackers check-in

9:30am - 10:00am: Opening Ceremony

10:00am - 10:45am: Team Formation

11:30am - 12:30pm: DS Workshop #1: Intro Scikit Learn by Langdon White  (Beginner)

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch* Provided by DSA

2:00pm - 3:00pm: SWE Workshop #1: Introduction to Git

3:00pm - 4:00pm: Social Workshop #1: MiniHacks Got Talent

4:30pm - 5:30pm: DS Workshop #2 - Neural Networks by Lance Galletti (Intermediate)

5:30pm - 6:30pm: Tech Workshop: Potential Careers in Tech

7:00pm - 8:00pm: SWE Workshop #1: React + Firebase

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Dinner* Provided by DSA

9:30pm - 10:30pm: Social Workshop #2

Sunday, April 10

10:00am: Submission due on Devpost

10:00am - 11:30am: Judging

11:30am - 12:00pm: Closing Ceremony

• Complexity
  The hack is impressively built and has a wide range of features and functionality that are fully functioning. Uses a wide variety of resources to create an amazing hack.
• Originality
  Approaches a current problem in a new and refreshing way with features that are uncommon. Idea of the hack is clever and makes great use of tools that are available.
• Quality/Polish
  The source code for the application is complete and fully documented. May also include other specifics such as continuous integration, product specifications, and testing.
• Usefulness
  Provides a solution to a validated problem or need and there is clear evidence of engaging and researching user need.
• Pitch/Presentation
  Provides a convincing presentation of how the hack demonstrates the above qualities with confidence. Demonstrates expert knowledge in the tools that were used.