Calling all tech enthusiasts! Join us at Clark University for Clarkathon 2023 - the ultimate hackathon experience from 21st  April (7 pm) to 23rd April (10am). Be a part of the innovative solutions and creativity that will drive the future of technology. 

The theme for this year is "Designing for Inclusivity and Accessibility". 

 

Requirements

You must submit your project and any related material before 10 am on April 23rd. 

Your project should be original and innovative. We are looking for ideas that push the boundaries of what We can do and provide real-world benefits to organizations and individuals.

You must provide a clear and concise explanation of your project, including its purpose, functionality, and potential impact. This could be in the form of a video demo, a written description, or both.

Your submission should include any necessary code or scripts required to run your project. Please ensure that your code is well-documented and easy to understand.

If applicable, please include any user guides or installation instructions necessary for running your project.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$270 in prizes
First Place
1 winner

JBL Clip 3,
Logitech MK 345 Keyboard and Mouse Combo,
Anker Portable Charger

Second Prize
1 winner

Alexa Echo Dot (5th Gen),
Anker Life SoundCore Q20

Third Prize
1 winner

Alexa Echo Dot(5th Gen)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Gary Holness

Gary Holness
Clark University

Li Han

Li Han
Clark University

Teresa Quinn

Teresa Quinn
Clark University

Catalin Veghes

Catalin Veghes
Clark University

Stacie Hargis

Stacie Hargis
Clark University

Emille Cocuzzo

Emille Cocuzzo
Clark University

Judging Criteria

  • Relation to the Theme
    How effectively does the solution address the theme of inclusivity and accessibility? Does it enable a diverse group of users to access and use the product or service?
  • User-Centered Design
    How well does the solution incorporate user-centered design principles? Is it intuitive and easy to use, with clear and concise instructions?
  • Impact and Effectiveness
    How impactful is the solution in promoting inclusivity and accessibility? Does it provide a significant improvement over existing solutions? Does it have the potential to reach a large and diverse audience?
  • Technical Implementation
    How technically challenging was the solution to implement? Did it require significant expertise or advanced coding skills to create?
  • Presentation and Communication
    How effectively did the team communicate their solution to the judges? Did they articulate the problem, the solution, and the value proposition in a clear and compelling way?

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