Hack and Build 2024
A 24h hardware hackathon taking place November 16-17th
About
Join Hack & Build, Columbia University Robotics Club's premier competitive hardware hackathon!
Whether you're a software developer, a hardware enthusiast, or someone eager to explore the intersection of both, Hack & Build offers the perfect opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and bring your ideas to life. Work alongside fellow students on exciting, hands-on projects that make a real-world impact. Compete against other talented teams to win amazing prizes and showcase your skills. Don't miss out on this chance to build, learn, and network in a creative and safe environment!
We welcome all interested students of any level to participate in Hack & Build! Teams are formed with four members, with a requirement that at least two members be Mechanical Engineers. While we encourage you to register with an established team, don't worry if you don't have one yet — our team will assist you in finding your perfect match!
Please note that due to safety regulations, participants are prohibited from using the MakerSpace or the Mechanical Engineering Teaching Laboratory for manufacturing any components of the final prototype. Hack & Build is open to students of all levels, and safety is our top priority. We will do our best to provide all necessary equipment; however, you are encouraged to bring your own hardware tools, such as microcomputers, sensors, and mechanical tools, to enhance your project!
Schedule
| Saturday | Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Event | Time | Event |
| 9:00 AM | Doors open | 9:00 AM | Hackers Check-in |
| 10:00 AM | Welcome Ceremony | 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:30 AM | Hacking Starts | 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | 1:00 PM | Deadline to submit |
| 12:10 PM | Bingo | 1:30 PM | Expo starts |
| 1:10 PM | Sponsor tables open | 3:00 PM | Awards/closing ceremony |
| 1:30 PM | Workshop 1 Starts | 4:30 PM | Event ends |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner | ||
| 10:00 PM | Mario Kart Tournament | ||
| 12:00 AM | Midnight Snack & Jackbox | ||
Staying up to date
If you would like to stay up to date with the latest information about the hackathon, and the Columbia University Robotics Club in general, we recommend that you join our slack and our mailing list.
Links to our Slack and mailing list can be found here. For hackathon specific communications, please email hackandbuild@gmail.com.
Pre-registration
As this is Columbia's first hardware hackathon in many years, we are currently collecting an informal list of students who would be interested in participating in such an event. Please use your school email when filling out this form.
We will be sending out more information about the event as the date approaches.
Volunteering
We are currently seeking help with reaching out to sponsors and distributing the advertisement materials. If you would like to help out, we would greatly appreciate if you signed up to volunteer using the form below. Please use your school email when filling out this form.
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