EmP HackFest

The past EmP HackFests:

• August 2022
• September 2021
• January 2021

Our Team

Event Chair:     
Nathan Zhang, Interlake High School, Grade 12

Webmaster:     
Michael Kuang , Interlake High School, Grade12

Volunteer Coordinator:     Jerry Liu, Grade 12

Marketing/Outreach Officer:
Maple Dang, Grade 11

Communications Chair:
Justin Wu, Grade 11

Secretary:     
Audrey Yang, Grade 10

Former organizers:
Eric Liu
​Moishe Keselman 
​Serena Yin

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.
    • Please do not start working on your project before the event starts
  • ​Here are resources for information on hackathons:
    • An article on what a hackathon is
    • An article on how to prepare for a hackathon
    • A recording of our old Q&A Session, and its presentation slides
• 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
• What if I do not have a group?
  • ​You can sign up with a group of 2-5 participants, or sign up without a group
  • No solo participants will be allowed
  • If you sign up without a group, you will be grouped with other random participants in your division (6-8th grade, and 9-12th grade)
    • If you sign up with a group that is smaller than 5 people, you can choose to have us add more students to your group
• How are workshops set up?
  • Workshops are hour-long, live (virtual) presentations that can help you with your project.
  • 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 submission platform is to be announced. 
• What are the awards?
  • ​1st place: $80 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
  • 2nd place: $60 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
  • ​3rd place: $40 in amazon gift cards for the whole team
  • There will be 5 winners for each prize
• 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?
  • Join our Discord!
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • ​emp.hackathon@gmail.com