GirlHacks
December 16-17, 2017
42 US, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont CA
December 16-17, 2017
42 US, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont CA
Hackathon Schedule
Saturday, December 16th
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 2:30PM - Brainstorming Session (Identify a problem in your community) 4:00PM - End of first day |
Sunday, December 17th
10:00AM - Build mobile apps using MIT App Inventor 12:00AM - Prepare for presentations 1:00PM - Lunch 1:45PM - Teams present mobile apps 2:30PM - Awards 3:30PM - Presentation on Artificial Intelligence 4:00PM - End of GirlHacks |
What is GirlHacks?
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.
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 Dec. 16-17, 2017 at 42 US, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555 Who can attend the event? Any middle school girl from (6th-8th grade) 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, 42 US, will provide iMacs for our participants. I have more questions! We are here to help. Please email us at girlhacks2017@gmail.com |