Event Format:
The event will be conducted in-person over the weekend 25-26 Jun 2022 (Saturday: 8:00 am to Sunday: 4:00 pm)
It will comprise of the:
Sponsors fair – 9:00 am – Day 1
Opening Ceremony – 10:00 am – Day 1
Award Ceremony – 3 pm – Day 2
Venue and Host : Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM)
19411 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Ph: 240-912-4976
Email: [email protected]
A. Pre-Event
*Each team consists of 3-5 members
*Grade 10 to undergraduate level students are allowed to participate.
*There’s a registration fee for the event.
*To submit your project for the hackathon, teams must provide the following:
*A short description describing the project
*A pitch deck of no more than 10 slides describing the problem, the target audience and the solution. You may also include any research or statistics you found that describe the problem you are trying to solve.
*A recorded video presentation of your slideshow and demo of your project if applicable.
*All projects will be submitted directly to DevPost.
*A link to your GitHub repository where your code is stored if applicable
Deadlines:
Registration begins: 15 April 2022
Registration ends: 12 June 2022
B. Pre-Event
*The format is simple: participants take out their laptops, connect to power and WiFi, and get working.
*Hacking begins with project introductions.
*Participants that bring projects to the event have an opportunity to briefly explain what they are working on at the very start of the event so that other participants can join that project.
*At the end of the event, a wrap-up session gives each project a chance to demonstrate some accomplishments.
RUBRICS:
Note: Subject to Change – Please contact [email protected] for current format
The hack will be judged on a set of criteria from the list below. :
*Impact
*Innovation and creativity
Marketability
*Problem solving
*Completeness of solution
*Design
*Presentation and demo
*Working prototype
Category | No Credit | Developing | Effective | Excellent |
Fit Does the product address the problem statement? [Max 25 points] | The project has very little or no application | The project takes wide liberty with the prompt and is only loosely related. The core messages are missing. | Project addresses the prompt but diverges in some core aspects. It is useful in theory but lacks aspects in execution to bring it into reality. Alternatively, the project develops an new idea that reasonably fits the hackathon. | The content of the project directly addresses the prompt. Project has application in a clear, unique way. Alternatively, the project develops an ne w idea that fits the hackathon goals well by coordinating with the organizers. |
Innovation [Max 25 points] | The chosen technology and design is already deeply established. | The code adds a new twist on established design. The new code provides a better/faster/clearer way to attack the problem than the old one | The new project tackles a problem that has been overlooked/ignored in the past, or attacks a problem with a new angle / on a bigger scale / on a higher level | The technology or design breaks ground. The new project attacks a new problem and provides a novel solution for social good |
Functionality Does the product function as intended? Is it robust and easy to interact with? [Max 25 points] | Product is less than 20% functional (e.g. buttons don’t work, data doesn’t pull, etc). | Product is semi-functional. Has 20-40% of functionality intended. Does some of the things it is intended to do | Product is mostly-functional (40-80%). Does most of the things it is intended to do but is missing some functionality. | Product is fully functional (80-100%) – meets intentions (e.g. actually does what you say it is supposed to do) |
Design Is the product aesthetically pleasing? Does the design of the product elevate its message? [Max 25 points] | No design, The project is uninviting and does not elevate the message | Some intentionality is put into the UX and UI but navigation is not intuitive. Message is somewhat muddled. | Project is well designed and easy to use. Message is clear. additional directions are needed to easily navigate project. | Message is communicated fresh and compelling. Design is beautiful. Project is very well-organized and user can use application without any additional instructions. |
Total: _____________ of 100 points
Scoring Guidelines:
- The teams will be judged on four different criteria – fit, innovation, functionality, and design of the product.
- Maximum of 25 points possible under each criterion.
- Total Score = Fit + Innovation + Functionality + Design
- Judge’s Favorite: The judge may award an additional five points for their favorite demonstration of community impact.
- Penalties: Score of ZERO if not submitted on time or if initial deliverable unchanged over event period.
- Negative score is also possible if none of the milestones are met or if the Code of Conduct is violated.
Note: Subject to Change – Please contact [email protected] for current format