DAY 1: Friday, February 3rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking and Check-in
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Kick-off in person at Alumni Hall in the Connolly Ballroom
7:30 PM: Team Formation
8:00 PM: Hacking Begins
Key Note Speaker: TBD
DAY 2: Saturday, February 4th
Hacking continues
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Breakfast
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Zumba Class!
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Family Fued!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner
DAY 3: Sunday, February 5th
9:00 AM: Hacking ends
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: All teams must arrive at Alumni Hall
10:00 - 12:00 PM: Project Expo, Judging, and Awards
In-person at Alumni Hall, in the Connolly Ballroom
Prize categories for students for prizes by SCI
1st place:
Nutribullet Personal Blender for Shakes, Smoothies, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending, 24 Ounces, 600 Watt, Gray, (NBR-0601)
2nd place:
FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Printer (Space Blue)
Best Beginner:
JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (River Teal)
Student Choice Awards:
Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Rose Gold / Icon)
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where people come together, break into teams, and develop cool technical projects in a limited amount of time.
Do we have to sleep overnight?
Nope! The event is hybrid this year. Some components will be virtual while some will be in-person. View the schedule for more information!
Will there be prizes?
Yes, there will be tons of prizes and lots of swag!
What if I don't have hackthon experience/know how to code/have a team?
SheInnovates is a great first hackathon! Just come eager and willing to learn. Mentors will be available online to help guide you through the hacking process.
Can I use a project that I developed outside of the hackathon?
No, submissions may not include any code that was written before the kickoff party.
Who can participate?
Any graduate or undergraduate college student. No experience required!
Where can I find information about talks and other events during the hackathon?
You can check out the schedule on our website. You can also follow SheInnovates on Twitter and Facebook for updates during the event.
Where can my team work?
Teams will be working HYBRID this year, both in person and virtually.
Can I get OCC credit for participating this event?
Yes, you can! You can sign up and get OCC credit. Click here.
What about intellectual property?
Students at the University of Pittsburgh own and retain all rights to their intellectual property.
Read more here.