In an effort to keep youth engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, New Paradigm for Education (NPFE) will host the HACK The Summer Youth Hackathon
The free two-day event will feature students teaming up with tech and business professionals to develop a solution-driven web site or app that directly addresses Education, Community or Entrepreneurship issues (identified by the students). The hackathon will conclude with students presenting their ideas and projects to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes.
The hackathon will include:
Breakfast, lunch, tech coaches, speakers, giveaways, and prizes.
Eligibility
Participants Eligibility:
Student participants have to be youth ages 12-17.
Prizes
1st Place Winner (Most Valuable Idea)
-Microsoft Student Engagement and Technology Program (SEAT) Program
-Video interview and blog post of their project
-Gift cards
-MVI 1st Place Winner NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Award
-NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Participation Certificate
2nd Place Winner
-Group photo and blog post of their project
-2nd Place Winner NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Award
-Gift cards
-NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Participation Certificate
3rd Place Winner
-Group photo and blog post of their project
-Small trophies
-3rd Place Winner NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Award
-Gift cards
-NPFE Hack the Summer Hackathon Participation Certificate
How to enter
If you are a future innovator or know of a future innovator who loves technology and would like to help solve a real-world problem, encourage them to apply!
Registration Link:
No coding experience needed. Space is limited, we will only be accepting 30 students.
Click here to register today!Judges
Alexander Thompson
Lead Interior Cockpit Engineer at General Motors
Kevin H. Smith
Microsoft Corporation
Ashley M. Williams
CEO of RIZZARR
Judging Criteria
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TBD
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