About the challenge
We are a local organization based in Palo Alto, and we aim to inspire interest and provide opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible for female and non-binary individuals in CS through our hackathon event. Magnolia HackHers is a 2-day, virtual event that comprises of workshops, panels, prizes, and fun community and games to create a unique experience for individuals and be a catalyst for change in the community, and in the broader scope a fairer workplace in STEM.
Get started
Find a group of 2-3 other students, and get hacking. We urge you to pursue an innovation whether that be a website, web app, or game for social good.
Sign-Up Links
If interested in participating it is mandatory you sign-up here:
If interested in partaking as a judge, workshop leader, or mentor apply here:
Requirements
What to Build
A techological innovation whether that be a webapp, website, game or other to solve a prominent social issue.
What to Submit
1) You will need to submit 1-2 minute video presenting your product.
2) Written description of your product.
3) Provide Link to your project.
Speakers
1. Eileen Hung: Carnegie Mellon Researcher
2. Hannah Zhou: Harvard Student + Research + Founder of Girls in Future
3. Maya De Los Santos: Northeastern Student + Award-Winning Researcher
4. Abigayle Peterson: International App Founder + University of Washington + SWE Intern
Schedule
Day 1
10:00-11:00- Opening Ceremony
11:00-12:00- Group Findig
12:00-1:00- Speaker 1
1:15-2:15 - Speaker 2
2:30-3:30- Art Simulation Activity
3:45-5:00 Diversity in STEM Panel
5:00-6:00 Speaker 3
6:15-7:30 Speaker 4
7:45-9:30 Movie Night
Day 2
10:00-11:00 Announcements
11:00-1:00 Hackathon Bonding Activity
1:00-3:00 Independent Working Time
3:00- Hackathon Ends
3:00-4:15- Entrepenuership Panel/Judging Period
5:00-6:00- Award Ceremony
6:00- Magnolia HackHers Ends
Prizes
50$ Amazon Gift Card
A 50$ Amazon Gift Card that you can use however you wish!
Mini Fridge
A refrigerated container to store your favorite beverages!
100$ Amazon Gift Card
A 100$ Amazon Gift Card that you can use however you wish!
Levitating Plant Pot
A plant pot that levitates!
Electric Drone
A remote-controlled Drone that you can fly!
Echo Dot Alexa
A cool device to have in any room!
Art of Problem Solving Coupons
3 25$ AoPS coupons that can be used to purchase their books!
$115 Cash Prize - Best Female Empowerment Hack
$115 Cash Prize - Best Solo Hack
$115 Cash Prize - Best Mobile App
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Evgenii Kravstov
SberDevices Senior Frontend Developer
Ishwarya Sundhararajan
Senior at Kennesaw State University
Samarth Kulshreshtha
Google Software Engineer
Max Kalik
Triumph Labs Senior Software Engineer
Doyita Mitra
AWS Solutions Architect
Hana Gabrielle Bidon
Cornell University
Heidi Perry
Writable
Vidya Subramanian
Elshad Karimov
Meosha Willkus
Arpana Tiwari
Director of SEO @ Adobe
Magnolia Hacks
Hana Gabrielle Bidon
Judging Criteria
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Technicality
Does the code demonstrate exceptional coding complexity? -
Design
Is it aesthetically pleasing and user friendly? -
Business
Does it solve a prominent social issue? Is it relevant and useful? -
Inspiration
Is it creative, original, and have a surprise element? -
Presentation
Is the presentation concise, informational, and compelling?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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