hackPHS 2018
115 Registered
Allowed team size:
1 - 4
115 Registered
Allowed team size:
1 - 4
Winners are announced.
Winners
First Place
Third Place
Top 5
Top 5
Top 5
Top 5
Best use of Google Cloud Platform
Best use of Algolia API
Best Domain Registered with Domain.com
Best Game
Best Beginner Hack
Speller Bee
by
KHGB
Best Use of Machine Learning
Best Web App
Overview
Coming to Princeton High School, New Jersey this November 3rd to 4th -- hackPHS 2018 -- a hackathon that caters to interested beginners and challenges experienced engineers alike. With a plethora of accessible resources provided from workshops to mentors to speakers, groups of enthusiastic people will come together to build innovative solutions to real-world problems. Plus video-game tournaments, energizing snacks, and a bunch of free swag from our sponsors also serving to enrich your experience. Whether you're into machine learning, hardware, meeting new people, or just learning something new, there's something here for everyone. Please join us!
To register and learn more about the event visit our website, hackPHS.tech!
Prizes USD 1100 in prizes
Every team is eligible for every prize; a team can receive multiple prizes, such as Top 3 and Best Game, etc.
A team does not have to be in the top 5 to win category prizes.
Every member of a team will receive the prize specified.
Some prize categories will be selected from all MLH member events the weekend of the event.
Main Prizes
First Place
USD 140
Roku 28'' TV
Temboo API Credits
Second Place
USD 50
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
Third Place
USD 36
Quadcopter Drone
Top 5
1 year of Wolfram|One
Beginner's Competition Winner
ID Tech Camps Opportunity
Beginner's Competition Top 5
USD 10
$10 Amazon Gift Cards
Special Prizes
Best Use of Authorize.net
LS20 Gaming Headsets
Use Authorize.Net’s payment solutions (API, SDK, etc.) in your project. Each winning team member will receive an L20 Gaming Headset.
Snap Kit Weekly Challenge
Spectacles by Snapchat
Use Snap Kit in your hack. One winning team will be selected from all MLH Member Events each weekend and top entries will be reviewed by Snap engineers. Each winning team member will receive a pair of Spectacles by Snapchat.
Best Chat Bot using Botkit & Cisco Webex Teams
20000 mAh power banks
Use the Botkit SDK (https://botkit.ai/) to develop a chat bot that runs on the Cisco Webex Teams platform. One winning team will be selected from all MLH Member Events each weekend. Each member of the winning team will receive a power bank.
Best use of Google Cloud Platform
Google Home Minis
Use Google Cloud Platform in your hack. Find a full list of GCP products & services at: https://cloud.google.com/products/. Each winning team member will receive a Google Home Mini, max 4 per team.
Best use of Algolia API
Casio CA-506C-5A Calculator Watches
Use Algolia's search API in your project. Each winning team member will receive a Casio Calculator Watch.
Best Domain Registered with Domain.com
Raspberry Pis & PiHut Essential Kits
Register a domain using Domain.com during the weekend. Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. Each winning team member will receive a Raspberry Pi & PiHut Essential Kit.
Best use of HERE.com
Hacker gear & swag from HERE.com
Use HERE.com's mapping API or SDK in your project.
Best IoT Hack using a Qualcomm Device
DragonBoard 410Cs
Use a Qualcomm device, like the Dragonboard 410C, in your IoT project. Each winning team member will receive their own DragonBoard 410C.
Best use of Clarifai's API
Hacker gear from Clarifai
Use Clarifai's image or video recognition API or SDK in your project. One winning team will be selected from all MLH Member Events each weekend.
Best Social Good Hack
$50 Gift Cards
Demo a project that makes the world a better place through social good. One winning team will be selected from all MLH Member Events each weekend.
Best Use of Blockchain
ARK & Ledger hardware wallet
Presented by ARK
Best Game
USD 30
HAVIT gaming mouse and keyboard
Best Beginner Hack
USD 28
Anker Bluetooth Speakers
Best Use of Machine Learning
Indicio Credits
Best Web App
1 year of JetBrains IDE
