Welcome to Uncommon Hacks, the official hackathon of the University of Chicago!
Spend 24 hours working on a project and meeting cool people in this one-of-a-kind experience! In our 2024 edition of Hacks, including the overnight component that makes for a truly unforgettable experience.
Although Hacks will have prizes, we place more emphasis on learning and collaboration than some kind of competitive aspect. So even if you've never coded before, please do sign up! A successful Hacks team needs people with different skill sets, and if you would like to learn how to code, we'll have workshops to help you do so.
Requirements
There are 4 Tracks for Submission that we Use for Judging:
1. Game Design
2. Web Development
3. Data Analysis
4. Programatic Art
You will still be eligible for overall and opt-in prize categories if you choose to not opt for any track above.
Also, we Have Some Rules:
- You must be a registered hackathon participant to submit a project through Devpost.
- Each team is only allowed to submit 1 project.
- The max team size is 5. Each team member must be added to the project to be eligible for prizes.
- We don't allow you to submit your project to other hackathons.
- We don’t allow submitting a project that includes work done outside of the hacking period.
- You must provide a public GitHub repository link in your submission. Your code must remain public after the event to be eligible for prizes.
- You must demo your project in our judging space in-person. Uploading a video demo for your project under 3 minutes is optional, but recommended.
- You can use libraries, frameworks, or open-source code. Make sure to document any external code usages in your Devpost submission to avoid misunderstandings.
- Projects can be disqualified at organizers' discretion. Reasons might include but are not limited to breaking the rules, breaking the Code of Conduct, or other unsporting behavior.
Most importantly, have fun, meet new people, learn and enjoy yourselves. We love all creativity so don't leave it at home!
Prizes
Best Overall
$25 Visa Gift Card
MLH Winner Pins
$10,000 in AWS Credits
Best in Track: Game Design
$20 Steam Marketplace Gift Card
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Track: Web Development
$20 Amazon Gift Card
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Track: Programmatic Art
$20 Etsy Gift Card
MLH Winner Pins
Best in Track: Data Analytics
$20 Best Buy Gift Card
MLH Winner Pins
Most Creative
$10 Starbucks Gift Card
Most Thematic - Sherlock Holmes Award
Theme: Clue
Inside Job Board Game
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
# M5GO IoT Starter Kit #
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a [$50 credit for students](https://hackp.ac/mongodb) or sign up for the [Atlas free forever tier](https://hackp.ac/mongodb-free) (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with [free resources from MongoDB University](https://hackp.ac/mongodb-university)! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
[MLH] Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
# Hack from Home Kit #
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains wireless earbuds, blue light glasses, selfie ring light and a pouch for easy transport.
http://hackp.ac/godaddyregistry using Code from MLH Table
[MLH] Best Use of Auth0
# Wireless Headphones & Battery Pack #
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn't require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. [Make your new account today](https://hackp.ac/auth0-signup) and use any of [the Auth0 APIs](https://hackp.ac/auth0-docs) for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones and a battery pack for you and each member of your team!
[MLH] Best DEI Hack sponsored by Fidelity
# Fidelity Branded Wireless Charger #
At Fidelity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are viewed as major keys to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to create forward-thinking financial tech that promotes equality for all people! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put financial opportunities and resources within reach for all communities, creating accessible, sustainable, and/or inclusive solutions. The team with the best hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
[MLH] Best Use of Starknet
# Starknet Care Package for Coders #
# Free Ticket to Web3 Conference sponsored by Starknet #
Starknet is redefining the very notion of Web3 by tackling one of the most intimidating technical challenges in the industry - scaling a blockchain while maintaining its security and decentralization.
Starknet was the first general purpose ZK-Rollup service on Ethereum in Feb. 2022, and has proved its potential to be a market leader. Essentially, it increases the processing speed, while reducing the cost of operating on the Ethereum blockchain.
As a result, we are seeing a variety of "traditional" tech businesses - payments / social media / AI / online gaming - now being integrated with blockchains using our technology.
Moreover, the Starknet community is a growing pool of global talent - from feisty college students to some of the most illustrious PhDs in the world.
Wanna be a part of this growing community? Let's get you started!
Resources:
- https://book.starknet.io/
- https://book.dojoengine.org/
- https://www.gizatech.xyz/
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
A panel of experts from industry and UChicago
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
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Polish
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Dedication to Theme
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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