CSC Hacks is a hackathon hosted by the Computer Science Club at the University of Pittsburgh!
The challenge is simple: take a complex idea and build it out as far as you can. You don't need a polished product. What matters is ambition, creativity, and how much ground you cover. Projects are encouraged to be functional, but a strong concept with meaningful progress counts too.
Award Categories:
- Best Overall / People’s Choice
- This will also be the peoples award, voted on by your peers
- Most Practical
- Something you would use often in daily life
- Most Creative
- Build something others aren't thinking about
- Gemini API - MLH Sponsored
- Use gemini api in any way to be eligible
Good Luck!
Requirements
Each team must submit:
- A link to your project's source code (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- A short written description of your project and what it does
- Any instructions needed to run or demo the project
Prizes
4 non-cash prizes
Best Overall / People’s Choice
Best Overall / People’s Choice
1 winner
We will reach out to you and have you choose your own prizes!
Most Practical
Most Practical
1 winner
We will reach out to you and have you choose your own prizes!
Most Creative
Most Creative
1 winner
We will reach out to you and have you choose your own prizes!
Gemini API - MLH Sponsored
Gemini API - MLH Sponsored
1 winner
Win Google swag bags sent over from our friends at MLH!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Pitt CSC Board
Pitt CSC
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Does this already exist? Lame. Get creative and make something cool! Creativity will be judged on a scale of 1-5 -
Technical Complexity
Was this project difficult to make? Or is it just a chat wrapper? Take on a challenge and attempt something difficult! Technical complexity will be judged on a scale of 1-5 -
Impact
Does this project do anything useful? Or would it just sit in your browser? Make something people could use! Can be a specific or wide demographic! Impact will be scored on a scale of 1-5
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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