HAWK 2021Welcome to HAWK, Dandilyonn's first ever hackweekend. Win a $500 or $300 cash prize and virtual swag through our environment themed coding challenge. This program is meant for new/intermediate coders to gain confidence and experience in their skills, as well as aiding Dandilyonn's efforts to combat climate change. Participants will work in teams of 3 to fulfill our problem statement.
Applications are now closed. |
The Challenge
Create an app, online platform, program, machine learning model (depending on your team’s skill sets) to:
- Option 1: Educate a K-12 student about the environment/climate change
- Option 2: Transforms something that already exists into an eco-friendly product/process
- Option 3: Fulfill an open prompt related to the environment
Eligibility Requirements
Participants will work in teams of 3. Must be a freshman or sophomore college student.
Eligibility:
Applications are now closed.
You will apply as an individual. If you have friends who are interested in joining your team, each one of you need to fill out the application. We will need three freshmen or sophomores in a team. Don't worry if you are applying just by yourself, we will find a team for you.
Eligibility:
- Experience with programming (introductory level CS classes are okay)
- A working computer, good internet connection, reasonable English communication
- Available for the entirety of the April 10-11 weekend.
- All participants will need to submit an application form in order to qualify for the program.
Applications are now closed.
You will apply as an individual. If you have friends who are interested in joining your team, each one of you need to fill out the application. We will need three freshmen or sophomores in a team. Don't worry if you are applying just by yourself, we will find a team for you.
Program Schedule
Note: all times below are in PST
Day 1 |
April 10 |
Day 2 |
April 11 |
8-9 am |
Kickoff |
6:15 pm |
Project Submission |
9-11 am |
Mentor Check-in |
6:30-8 pm |
Judging |
1-1:30 pm |
Team Bonding |
8 pm |
Prize Distribution |