UHack is a 24 hour hackathon hosted by the University of Miami's chapters of IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) which together form the Software Engineering Club.
Where: University of Miami Shalala Student Center Grand Ballrooms
When: Saturday December 2nd. Sign in opens at 11am.
Cost: Free for all university students! Food and caffeine included.
Why: To build something awesome and learn more about technology at the U!
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Check-In and Lunch
Shalala Student Center (SC) Grand Ballroom11:00am - 12:00pm
Opening Ceremony
SC Grand Ballroom12:00 - 1:00pm
Hacking Begins!
SC Grand Ballroom1:00pm
Team Formation
SC Side Ballroom1:00 - 2:00pm
Workshop: Git and Development Environment Setup
SC Side Ballroom2:00 - 3:00pm
Workshop: Containers and Virtualization with VMWare
SC Side Ballroom3:00 - 4:00pm
Workshop: Integration of Software in Audio Products
SC Side Ballroom4:00 - 5:00pm
Workshop: Android Development with Firebase
SC Side Ballroom5:00 - 6:00pm
Dinner
SC Grand Ballroom6:00 - 7:00pm
Patio Jammin'
University Center Patio6:00 - 7:00pm
Workshop: Web Development with Firebase
SC Side Ballroom8:00 - 9:00pm
ACC Championship: Miami vs. Clemson
SC Grand Ballroom8:00 - 11:00pm
Werewolf and Season T-Shirts with MLH!!
SC Side Ballroom9:00 - 10:00pm
Salsa Lessons by UM SalsaCraze
Moss Terrace10:00 - 11:00pm
Workshop: Intermediate Python
SC Side Ballroom11:00pm - 12:00am
SUNDAY
Late Night Snack
SC Grand Ballroom12:00 - 1:00am
Videogames with UM Videogame Club
SC Side Ballroom12:00 - 3:00am
Breakfast
SC Grand Ballroom8:00 - 9:00am
UHack T-Shirts!
SC Grand Ballroom9:00am
Workshop: Digital Privacy and Security
SC Side Ballroom10:00 - 11:00am
Workshop: Intro to Virtual Reality
SC Side Ballroom11:00am - 12:00pm
Devpost closes: Submit your hacks!
SC Grand Ballroom12:00pm
Workshop: Pitching Your Hack with UM Launchpad
SC Side Ballroom12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch
SC Grand Ballroom12:30 - 1:30pm
Expo
SC Side Ballroom1:30 - 2:30pm
Awards
SC Grand Ballroom3:00 - 4:00pm
Eligibility
- Participants: Current university students
- Teams: Maximum of 4 people per team
Requirements
You can make anything you'd like! At the end of UHack, you will pitch your app, website, or whatever prototype you dreamed up, and compete for prizes! Hackathons are a great place to learn quickly and create something awesome. Submit your hacks in one of the following categories:
- Best Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Hack
- Best Hardware Hack
- Best Web and Mobile App Development
- Best Virtual or Augmented Reality Application
- Best First Time Hack
Prizes
Best Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Hack from Coursera
1 Year Subscription to all Coursera Courses
Best Hardware Hack from Shure
SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones
Best Web and Mobile App Development Prize from TaxFyle
Amazon Echos
Best Virtual or Augmented Reality Application with Citrix
Google Daydream View VR Headset
Best First Time Hack from Twitter
Google Home Mini
Best Use of IBM APIs
Beats Headphones
Best Domain Name from Domain.com
Raspberry Pi & PiHut Essential Kit from MLH
Best Use of Amazon Web Services
$250 AWS Credit (US Only) from MLH
Most Viable Startup with Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Miami
3 months of Office Space at CIC’s Life Science Technology Park
Best IoT Hack Using a Qualcomm Device
Qualcomm DragonBoard 410c + power source
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Mahsa Mirzargar
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Clay Ewing
Assistant Professor of Communication
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Make the best possible hack!
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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