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| Event | Time | Location |
| Check-in | 10:00 AM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Team Formation | 10:00 AM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Sponsor Tables | 10:00 AM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Opening Ceremony | 11:30 AM | Auditorium (219) |
| Start Hacking! | 12:00 PM | |
| Lunch | 1:00 PM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Workshop 1: Github | 2:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
| Workshop 2: Github Copilot | 4:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
| Workshop 3: Svelte & Sveltekit | 5:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
| Dinner | 6:00 PM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Workshop 4: Flask & MongoDB | 8:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
| Mini Event: Wiki Speedrun | 10:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
| Initial Devpost Checkpoint | 12:00 AM | Online |
| Midnight Snack | 12:00 AM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| F1: Japan GP | 1:00 AM | Auditorium (219) |
| Mini Event: Youtube Deep Dive | 3:00 AM | Auditorium (219) |
| Breakfast & Coffee | 9:30 AM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Hacking Ends | 12:00 PM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Judging | 12:45 PM | 2nd Floor Open Gallery |
| Closing Ceremony | 3:00 PM | Auditorium (219) |
Requirements
What to Build
Build any project that you would like! We are having our judges judge based on: Creativity, Most Learned, and Technicality, and track-sepific criteria.
What to Submit
We need to have your devpost completely filled out including a description and a 2-3 minute video explaining your project.
Prizes
1st Place Overall
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset
2nd Place Overall
Redragon K732 Keyboard
3rd Place Overall
HyperX SoloCast
Cybersecurity Track
A specialized DevOps/IT field kit created by our very own Hackathon Coordinator, Austin.
Consists of:
1x Ventoy USB (full of OSs files)
1x Medicat USB
1x Drive Save/Wiper USB
1x Tails OS Live USB
1x Blank USB
1x Lock Pick Set
1x Screw Driver Set
1x Pouch to hold it all
Data Science Track
1TB External Hard Drive
Embedded Systems Track
Libre Computer Sweet Potato Single Board ARM SBC
Game Programming Track
Miyoo Mini Plus
Physical AI / Robotics
1x Raspberry Pi 5 8gb Kit
Best Aligned with the Theme (Futuristic Caveman)
Lego Creator 3in1 Dinosaur Set
Best Solo Hack
Yxk Portable Monitor
Best Attempt
Dino Nugget Pillow Plush
Coolest Hack
Solid Copper Dinosaur Skeleton
[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
Google Swag Kits
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs
Wireless Earbuds
Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI.
Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds!
[MLH] Best Use of Solana
Ledger Nano S Plus
The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable.
Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless.
Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions.
Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX).
Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume.
Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team!
[MLH] Best Use of Snowflake API
Raspberry Pi 4
Play with industry-leading LLMs on a single account using the Snowflake APIs. Adding AI capabilities into your application can be as simple as a single CURL command to Snowflake’s REST API.
Build customized applications, RAG powered chat bots, or embed AI-powered features into your app in half the time with half the hassle. Get started for free with a special, student 120-day Snowflake trial and check out this repository for an example of the Snowflake REST API in action.
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5Stack IoT Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5Stack IoT Kit for you and each member of your group.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Mikhail Nesterenko
Kent State University (Professor & Dept Head)
Gregory Delozier
Kent State University (Professor & Researcher)
Jonathan Maletic
Kent State University (Professor & Researcher)
Joshua Talbott
Kent State University (Technology Director)
Ali Al-Ramadan
Kent State University (Instructor & Researcher)
Meldin Bektic
Kent State University (Instructor & Researcher)
Judy Conway
Davey Tree (IT Service Desk Supervisor)
Jason Bowling
Davey Tree (IT Manager, Network and Security)
Mike Bellian
Davey Tree (Information Technology Manager)
Anthony Catalano
RSM (Principal - Risk Consulting Lead - Private Equity, M&A, and Family Office)
Kyle Sommer
RSM (Senior Offensive Security Associate)
Tim Tarbet
Parker Hannifin (Director Enterprise Data and AI)
Azim Shaik
Key Bank (Lead Enterprise Architect - Domain Architecture & Emerging Technologies)
Sarah MacPherson
Progressive Insurance
Stefan Hendricks
Progressive Insurance
Collin Werner
Progressive Insurance
Mathew Sternberg
Retired Teacher
Anna Anello
University of Pittsburgh (Phd Student)
Mason Bair
Kent State University (KHE Organizer)
Ian Rohrbacher
Kent State University (KHE Organizer)
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Evaluate the originality and innovation of the project. Does the project present a novel solution or a unique approach to a problem? -
Most Learned
Assess how much the participants have learned throughout the project. Consider the complexity of the skills and knowledge acquired, as well as the growth demonstrated by the team members. -
Technicality
Evaluate the technical complexity and proficiency demonstrated in the project. Consider the level of difficulty, the quality of the implementation, and the use of advanced technologies or techniques. -
Track Specific Requirements
Judges will grade submissions based on how well they align with requirements of a track in addition to the criteria listed above.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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