GirlHacks 2018
September 8-9, 2018 @ Lee Mathson Middle School
2050 Kammerer Avenue, San Jose CA 95116

GirlHacks is a free two-day hackathon where middle school girls will identify a problem in their community and address it by creating a mobile app which will be presented to a panel of judges for prizes. We hope to fill the gender gap by providing a supportive environment where girls can explore their ideas and come up with amazing solutions. By teaching computer science, teamwork, and presentation skills, the goal of the hackathon is to inspire girls to pursue technology and build something that can have an impact.

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​Schedule

Saturday, September 8th
10:00AM - Registration begins
10:30AM - Opening Ceremony
11:00AM - MIT App Inventor Workshop #1
1:00PM - Lunch
1:45PM - MIT App Inventor Workshop #2
2:00PM - Brainstorming session
4:00PM - End of first day​

Sunday, September 9th
10:00AM - Presentation on Artificial Intelligence
11:00AM - Work on projects
1:00PM - Lunch
1:45PM - Prepare for presentations
2:30PM - Present projects
3:30PM - Awards
4:00PM - End of GirlHacks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event that brings groups of people together to collaborate and solve a problem in a short period of time.

Where and when is GirlHacks?
GirlHacks will take place on Sep. 8-9, 2018 at Lee Mathson Middle School, 2050 Kammerer Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Who can attend the event?
Any middle school girl can register and attend the event.

How much will it cost to attend the event?
This event is completely free and includes lunch on both days.

How do I form a team?
You can have your teammates in mind before the event or we can help you form teams. Each team can have 3-4 members.

Do I need any coding experience?
No previous experience is required. We will hold workshops during the hackathon to teach you the necessary skills.

Do I need to bring a laptop?
No, you do not need to bring a laptop. Our venue, will provide laptops for our participants.

​I have more questions!
We are here to help. Please email us at girlhacks2018@gmail.com