Stay tuned for our upcoming Hackathon event!

Interested in testing your programming and teamwork skills? Want to learn more about programming basics and marketing? ​Sign up will be open for the upcoming event. Check back soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Hackathon?
  • It is an event where participants interested in programming work in teams to solve a real-world problem in small groups for a short period of time.
• What are the main parts of a Hackathon?
  • Introduction: introduce the topic and schedule of the event
  • Work Time: teams brainstorm, research, and work on their project 
  • Workshops: participants learn about topics related to creating a product
  • Presentations: participants present their finished products to judges
  • Awards Ceremony: winners are announced
• How are workshops set up?
  • Workshops help teach:
    • Technical skills: Coding in a certain language, setting up a website, and more!
    • Soft Skills: Communicating your app to others, learning about careers in STEM, and more!
• What can I use to submit my project?
  • The submissions will be made through devpost, at devpost.com/
  • In devpost, teams can submit their project through Github, a public website, or a demo video.​
• What awards are given in the HackFest?
  • ​1st place: $100 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
  • 2nd place: $80 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
  • ​3rd place: $60 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
• What do I gain by participating in a hackathon?
  • Participants will develop vital 21st-century skills,  grow as student leaders
  • You will see into the inner workings of the real STEM workplace
  • You will experience the essential process of designing and project-building.
• How can I learn more about the HackFest?
  • Our Main Webpage
  • Join our Discord!
  • Instagram
  • emp.hackathon@gmail.com​