CodePi 2024 Innovation Challenge: Code the Future: Unlocking Creativity with Programming!

CodePi Innovation Challenge!

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Welcome to the CodePi Innovation Challenge, a hackathon organized by students, for students! Here, innovation meets STEM through the art of coding. This challenge is your chance to combine creativity, problem-solving, and technology to craft unique projects that bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts to life. Whether you're an experienced coder or just starting your journey, we’re here to inspire you to build something amazing that makes STEM fun, engaging, and impactful.

This challenge is all about using coding to spark curiosity and make math exciting and engaging. You might create an educational app that helps students master fractions and decimals, a fun game that teaches basic algebra concepts, an interactive website that visualizes geometric shapes, or a prototype that turns math word problems into puzzles. Whatever your idea, we want to see how you can use the power of programming to simplify math, encourage exploration, and make learning enjoyable for middle schoolers.

At the CodePi Innovation Challenge, we celebrate fresh ideas, technical skills, and the drive to innovate. Whether you're crafting low-code prototypes or developing fully functional applications, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity and passion for STEM. Together, let’s redefine how coding and STEM can come together to make learning more interactive, inspiring, and impactful for the future generation of innovators.

Requirements

What to Build

Participants can create projects in one of two divisions:

Ideathon Division:
Perfect for beginners or those with minimal coding experience!

Build creative, low-code, or no-code projects like mockups, prototypes, or designs.
Use tools like Figma, Canva, or Scratch to visually showcase your idea.
Focus on crafting innovative ideas that connect coding with STEM concepts.

Hackathon Division:
Designed for experienced coders and developers!

Build fully functional apps, games, or websites that explore STEM concepts using coding.
Use programming languages or tools like Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, or Scratch.
Ensure your project demonstrates how coding enhances STEM learning or solves STEM-related problems.

What to Submit

Project Description:
- A brief write-up explaining what your project does and how it works.
- Clearly specify whether your project is for the Ideathon or Hackathon division.
Code Repository (Hackathon Division Only):
- Include a link to your source code (e.g., GitHub repository).
Video Submission:
- Submit a video no longer than 5 minutes.
- Your video should explain:
  - What your project is about.
  - How it works.
  - How it connects coding with STEM concepts.
  - Any unique or creative features you’ve added.
Prototype or Design Files (Ideathon Division Only):
- Share links or attachments for mockups, designs, or prototypes created with tools like Figma or Canva.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$2,315 in prizes

Hackathon - Winner

1 winner

$25 AoPS Coupon
$99 Sublime Text or Merge (Your Choice) License Key
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
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$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families

Ideathon - Winner

1 winner

$25 AoPS Coupon
$99 Sublime Text or Merge (Your Choice) License Key
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families

Hackathon - Runner-Up

1 winner

$25 AoPS Coupon
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families

Ideathon - Runner-Up

1 winner

$25 AoPS Coupon
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families

Best Educational Value

1 winner

$99 Sublime Text or Merge (Your Choice) License Key
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families
Awarded to the project that excels in teaching STEM concepts.

Most Creative Idea

1 winner

$99 Sublime Text or Merge (Your Choice) License Key
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
Recognizing the most innovative and unique approach to STEM.

Best Design and AI Use

1 winner

$99 Sublime Text or Merge (Your Choice) License Key
2x $50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License
2x .xyz Domains for 1 Year Each
$60 1 Year Subscription of 1Password Families
Celebrating the most visually appealing and well-presented project.

Interview Cake Raffle (25 Winners!)

10 winners

$50 Interview Cake 7 Day Full Access License

.xyz Domains to Top 300 Submissions

1 winner

.xyz Domain for 1 Year

NordVPN and NordPass Subscription Offers - Participation Prize!

1 winner

Get 72% off NordVPN's 2-year plan ($3.39/month)
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Link will be provided in Discord Server and Hackathon Info Section of Devpost Page.

Judges

CodePi Team
Organization

Ravi Laudya
Architecture & Scalable Solutions

Balaji Chinnu
Telecom QA Expert

Bhanuprakash Madupati
Senior Member IEEE, Sigma Xi Full Member

Krishna Kumar
Vice President of Digital Development at Southwest Key Programs

Pranay Airan
Android Tech Lead at Airbnb

Sriram Santosh Aripirala
Android Tech Lead at Airbnb

Koushik Balaji Venkatesan
Software Engineer at Amazon

Wei Duan
ML Engineer @ Google & Snapchat

Siri Varma Vegiraju
Software Development Engineer @ Azure

Balaji Govindarajan
Consultant @ Progressive

Veeraprakash Vadamalai
Site Reliability Engineer at Apple

Samarth Shah
Engineering Lead @ Google

Maneesh Karnati
Software Development Manager @ AWS

Srinivas Murri
Lead Data Engineer

Euphie Zhou
Product Manager @ CRIO

Rohan Viswanatha Prasad
Enterprise Architect, Coinme LLC

Gokul Ramakrishnan
Full Stack Software Engineer

Himanshu Sinha
Data Science Leader

Jahnavi Kachhia
Machine Learning Engineer @ Meta Reality Labs

Ramya Ramachandran
IT Development Manager, HNI Corporation

Yidi Xu
AI Expert @ Microsoft

Aditya Mehra
Staff Software Engineer @ Bank of America

Colin Qian
Software Engineering Manager @ Disney Streaming

Arjun Bali
Senior Data Scientist @ Rocket Mortgage

Balachandar Ramalingam
PLM Manager- DBP, HNI Corporation

Judging Criteria

Creativity and Innovation (25%)
How unique and original is the idea? Does the project creatively integrate coding with STEM concepts? Is the approach fresh and exciting for middle schoolers?
STEM Integration (25%)
How well does the project align with STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)? Does the project demonstrate a clear connection between coding and STEM topics? Is it effective in teaching or exploring STEM concepts?
Feasibility and Clarity (20%) (Ideathon Division only)
Is the proposed project realistic and achievable? Are the design, mockups, or prototypes clear and well-thought-out? Does the submission clearly show how the idea can be implemented?
Technical Execution (20%) (Hackathon Division only)
Is the project functional and well-built? Is the code clean, efficient, and well-documented? Does the project use appropriate tools or programming languages effectively?
Presentation and Communication (20%)
How clear and engaging is the video submission? Does it explain the purpose, functionality, and STEM connection of the project well? Is the project visually appealing and easy to understand?
Impact and Usability (10%)
How practical or impactful is the project for its intended audience? Can it be used by middle schoolers to learn STEM concepts easily? Does it have potential for further development or scalability?