Code of Conduct
This Research internship is a community event intended for learning, collaboration, and engagement aimed at solving community problems by integrating Islamic and scientific research methodologies. We value the participation of each member and want everyone involved to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
Accordingly, all staff and participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to others throughout the event. To make clear what is expected, all staff, participants, volunteers, mentors, and judges are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.
Respect Others
- Be kind to others.
- Do not insult or put down other attendees.
- Participants must remain civil and polite in their engagement with others.
- Treating other persons with disrespect is not acceptable.
Maintain a Courteous and Sporting Attitude
Rude conduct, including belittling or insulting comments, gestures, or negative attitudes, is not acceptable.
Moreover, competitors are expected to maintain a sporting attitude. A sporting attitude is defined as:
(1) a positive attitude toward the process of competition, not just winning
(2) a willingness to maintain positive attitude and effort throughout competition without becoming cynical about or in competition
(3) a commitment to fair competition and abhorrence of attempts to gain unfair advantages
(4) an understanding that opponents are legitimately engaged in attempts to win the competition and that their attempts to win are not insulting or personal
(5) the ability and willingness to positively recognize the achievements of opponents, even when those achievements come at the expense of the competitor, and
(6) the ability to treat defeated opponents with courtesy and respect.
Be Awesome
Do your best and believe in yourself. Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the hackathon at the sole discretion of the organizers. Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly place for all.
Respect Coaching Staff & Team Members
Competitors are expected to treat their coaches and fellow team members with a high level of respect and courtesy.
The Director of the MySTI platform and the designated representatives, hired or volunteer coaches are to be addressed with courtesy and respect at all times.
Competitors should understand that they are expected to comply with specific directives given by the coaches regarding any MySTI business or competition.
Problems or disagreements between team members that impact the event should be brought to the attention of the Director.
Questions or disputes concerning the judging must be brought to the attention of the MySTI Director in writing at [email protected].
Comply with All Federal, State and Local Laws and Host Policies
Competitors are expected to comply with all applicable laws and rules. Failure to comply may result in consequences for competitors.
Adopted from the University of Washington Debates code of conduct
Rules
- Students will take primary responsibility for conducting research with professional attitudes and time commitments.
- Students must adhere to the schedule
- An average of ~10 hours per week is required to work on the project. A log sheet will be implemented to document students’ effort
- Student’s communications and data collection are to be archived
Rules
*Please be respectful to everyone, including fellow competitors. *If you need to enter or exit a room, please wait to do so in between presentations, as to be respectful to the presenter. *Judges are not permitted to open or close doors, so that they may focus on the competitor’s presentation without distraction. *Participants that are waiting for their turn must remain silent. *Do not distract judges, the presenter or audience. Parents are not permitted to raise questions about the judging during the event. Any dispute must be submitted to [email protected] in writing Jazakum Allahu Khairun for your cooperation!
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