High Tech Hacks is a hackathon, hosted by High Tech's leading STEM-focused club, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, that seeks to bring together a diverse group of high school talent to invent, create, and push the boundaries of technology. By providing opportunities to explore the world of computer science and engineering to underrepresented groups, High Tech Hacks seeks to bridge the representation gap in the tech industry.
Requirements
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This year, all teams must submit a video demonstration in the range of 2-5 minutes which explains the project to the judges. You may also provide project code, screenshots, written descriptions, etc.
Prizes
$100,320 in prizes
Prizes paid in cryptocurrency
DEERC Mini Drone
Win a DEERC Mini Drone by getting first place in the Mental Health prize track!
Meme Stickers Collection
(4)
Win a Meme Stickers Collection by getting first place in either the Mental Health, Art and Gaming, Education, or Open Innovation prize tracks! (Goes with the other item you get for getting first place)
HT Hacks Ultimate Frisbee
(3)
Win a HT Hacks Ultimate Frisbee by getting second place in the Mental Health, Art and Gaming or Open Innovation prize tracks!
Logitech G502 HERO
Win a Logitech G502 HERO by getting first place in the Art and Gaming prize track!
Raspberry Pi
Win a Raspberry Pi by getting first place in the Education prize track!
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
Win The Book of Unusual Knowledge by getting second place in the Education prize track!
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Gift Card
Win a Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Gift Card by getting third place in the Education prize track!
HyperX Cloud Stinger
Win a HyperX Cloud Stinger by getting first place in the Open Innovation prize track!
ALL WINNERS: $200 worth of Leading Learners educational bundles
(9)
All winners receive $200 worth of Leading Learners educational bundles!
SELECT WINNERS: $375 worth of Wolfram Awards
(16)
Select winners will receive $375 worth of Wolfram Awards!
3D Printing Pen
Win a 3D Printing Pen by winning the sponsor prize track "Best Use of Cockroach DB'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
CockroachDB T-Shirt
(5)
Win a CockroachDB T-Shirt by meeting the requirements to submit to the sponsored prize track "Best Use of Cockroach DB'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
Anker Quick Charge Portable Charger + Coil Pin + $60 of Coil Credit
Win a Anker Quick Charge Portable Charger, a Coil Pin and $60 of Coil Credit by getting first in the sponsor prize track "Best Web Monetization Project'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
GitHub Octocat Statue, Plushy & Sticker Bundle
Win the GitHub Octocat Statue, Plushy & Sticker Bundle by getting first in the sponsor prize track "Most Creative Use of Github'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
$100 Worth of $DESO Coin AND exclusive DeSo branded tumbler
Win $100 Worth of DESO Coin AND exclusive DeSo branded tumbler by getting first in the sponsor prize track "Best Use of DeSo'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
PowerSquare Qi Wireless Phone Charger
Win a PowerSquare Qi Wireless Phone Charger by getting first in the sponsor prize track "Best Domain Name for Domain.com'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
Twilio prize!
Win some awesome prizes, with $50 of Twilio credit by getting first in the sponsor prize track "Most Creative Use of Twilio'. (Teams are allowed to enter any amount of sponsor prize tracks even while also doing one the main prize tracks)
ALL DOMESTIC PARTICIPANTS: Free IMC Swag, including an IMC waterbottle
(300)
ALL DOMESTIC PARTICIPANTS GET FREE IMC SWAG
ALL PARTICIPANTS: ONE FREE MONTH OF WOLFRAM ONE
(300)
ALL PARTICIPANTS GET ONE FREE MONTH OF WOLFRAM ONE
ALL PARTICIPANTS: THREE FREE MONTHS OF BALSAMIQ CLOUD
(300)
ALL PARTICIPANTS GET THREE FREE MONTHS OF BALSAMIQ CLOUD
ALL PARTICIPANTS: ONE FREE MONTH OF ECHO3D
(300)
ALL PARTICIPANTS GET ONE FREE MONTH OF ECHO 3D BUSINESS PLAN
$50 of Twilio credit!
(300)
ALL PARTICIPANTS GET FREE $50 OF TWILIO CREDIT
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Javier Arevalo
Quant Strat / Goldman Sachs
Santiago Pozuelo
Co-Founder / Bubbl
Gabriel Lobl
Co-Founder / Bubbl
Isabel Abonitalla
Software Engineering Intern / Microsoft
Mansi Saini
Cybersecurity Risk & Financial Advisory Intern / Deloitte
Sabrina Vargas
SHPE Advisor / High Tech High School
Judging Criteria
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Design
Was thought put into the project's design, function, and appearance? -
Creativity
How original, innovative, or unique is the project? -
Technical Accomplishment
How advanced is the execution and scope of the project? -
Social Impact
Does this project have the potential to do social good? Will it have a positive impact?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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