A one-day collaborative hackathon for Black, African, and African-American students, alumni, and friends across the Claremont Colleges. Caltech students are welcome to join!
Date: May 1st
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Office of Black Student Affairs Bungalow
139 E 7th St, Claremont
Hosted by:
🥇 1st Place
$1,000 Cash
🥈 2nd Place
$500 Cash
🥉 3rd Place
$250 Cash
Elastic Computer Network
Develop the high performance computing cluster technology of the future!
Shirts Without Stripes
Reimplement Google's PageRank Algorithm and then beat it with modern techniques!
Text2Otter
Are there any NLP wizards or otters amongst us?
9:00 AM – Opening + Team Formation
10:00 AM – Hacking Begins
6:00 PM – Project Submission Deadline
7:00 PM – Demos + Judging
8:30 PM – Awards
Who can attend?
Students, alumni, and friends of the Claremont Colleges are welcome. Caltech students are also invited.
Do I need a team?
No. Many participants form teams at the event. We will facilitate team formation in the morning. Teams can have up to 4 people.
What if I don’t know how to code?
You should still come. This event is beginner-friendly, and mentors will be available to help you build.
What are the rules?
All coding must happen during the hackathon. You may plan ideas beforehand. If you use an existing project, clearly indicate what was built during the event.
When does hacking start and end?
Hacking begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM. Submissions are due at 6:00 PM.
Is food provided?
Meals are available for purchase at nearby dining halls of the Claremont Colleges, at restaurants in the village, and snacks will be provided throughout the day.
How are projects judged?
Projects are evaluated on technical depth, originality, real-world impact, and execution/polish.
How do I submit my project?
Submission details will be provided during the event. Expect a demo + brief presentation.
Code of Conduct
Be respectful. Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. This is a space for collaboration, learning, and community.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 415-513-8914