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hack@uwt Winners!

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What is hack@uwt?

hack@uwt is the first annual Hackathon event at UW Tacoma!

Inspire & Be Inspired

Join other artists, designers and programmers who are passionate to develop solutions for solving challenging real-world problems!

Meet Other Students

Meet other enthusiastic students working on leading technologies who will have an opportunity to transform their ideas into reality.

Learn & Innovate

hack@uwt aims to promote innovation and provide a creative atmosphere for those who are passionate about designing and building prototypes.

What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where developers, artists, designers and programmers meet and work together on developing solutions to real-world problems. Hackathons blend techniques such as brainstorming, prototyping and open source designs and have become popular events for facilitating technological innovation in recent years. hack@uwt is an event that aims to promote innovation and providing a creative atmosphere for those who are passionate about designing and building prototypes. Come join other passionate students working on leading and emerging technologies.

UW Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA

June 7, 2019

09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Lots of Great Prizes!

Free Food & Snacks

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where developers, artists, designers and programmers meet and work together on developing solutions to real-world problems.
All UW students (undergraduate and graduate) are welcome. If you wish to get involved as event volunteers, simply contact us.
  • Students from one or more disciplines will form teams of 2-4 students (graduate or undergraduate).
  • Groups will be given a problem to solve during the hackathon event and you will work with your team to build a prototype or a proof of concept.
  • We will provide:
    •            hardware prototyping platforms
    •            training workshops
    •            lots of food
  • At the end of the event, judges will announce the hack@uwt winners.
    • Teams should be groups of 2-4 students. Although we recommend that you register once you have formed a team, feel free to register individually. In case you submitted an application and wish to switch teams, simply contact us and let us know.
    Yes. In case you do not have a team yet and wish to participate in the event, feel free to register individually. We will then try to match you with a team.
  • We encourage students of all levels to join, build, innovate and learn!.
  • We will be holding training workshops throughout the first half of the Spring quarter.

    The workshops are designed to train students on using hardware resources and to facilitate team formation prior to the event.
    • We will provide some hardware resources such as Raspberry Pi. Teams will also have access to 3D printers and monitors. In case you need other specific hardware resources, simply contact us and let us know!
  • A valid student ID when signing in to the hack@uwt event.
  • We strongly recommend that you bring a laptop.
  • In case you will be bringing other hardware resources not provided by the event, simply let us know in advance.
    • hack@uwt is completely free! We will provide participants food and drinks!
    Generally, you may keep what you make at this event except any tools or equipment you borrowed. Any components borrowed as part of the hackathon must be returned at the end of the event.
    Simply contact us and let us know.

    Event Schedule

    Registration is open

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    Register Today

    Click here and submit your registration (you need to login via GMail with UW credentials to access the registration form). Limited spaces available.

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