About the challenge
Are you interested in using your technical skills to make a difference in the world? If so, consider participating in the upcoming hackathon focused on National Health Day on April 7th. This event will provide an opportunity for participants to create innovative software applications and websites that address various health-related situations around the world. It's a great chance to collaborate with students from different technical backgrounds and to network with potential future colleagues. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact in the world of healthcare!
Get started
- Register for the event in the Devpost (here).
- Join a team: Once you've registered, you can join a team or create your own with the help of Discord. Look for team members with complementary skills and interests, and start brainstorming ideas for your project.
- Plan your project: Spend some time planning your project, considering factors such as feasibility, impact, and innovation. Ensure your project aligns with the hackathon's focus on health-related situations worldwide.
- Start building: Once you've planned your project, build your software application or website. Collaborate closely with your team members, and don't be afraid to seek help or advice from mentors or other participants.
- Present your project: On the day of the hackathon, present your project to the judges and other participants. Be prepared to answer questions and demonstrate your project's features and functionality.
Requirements
What to Build
Build a website or software application that focuses on providing health-related information to people around the world in an easy-to-understand format. Develop a tool that uses the latest technologies in the current field to analyze health-related problems and provide personalized recommendations for improving health and preventing diseases.
What to Submit
- Link to your Github project repository in "Try It Out" links (make sure it's public and accessible)
- README file in Github Repository explaining the project and challenges
- Video Presentation Link/Live Demo
- Powerpoint Presentation (Optional)
(If you are choosing a live demo, please let the ADMIN know as we do not encourage it.)
Prizes
Best Overall
JBL Bluetooth Speaker
Second Overall
Desk Light Stand
Third Overall
Bath & Body Works Shower Set
Best in Creativity
Best in UI
Best in Technical
Best in Presentation
Best LLM Implementation
Most Bananas (SSL)
Most Bananas.
Car! (SSL)
Car!
"Best" Therapist (SSL)
"Best" Therapist.
The DIV Award (SSL)
The DIV Award.
Best Rainbow (SSL)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nash Mahmoud
Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science and Engineering, LSU College of Engineering
John Luke Denny
Louisiana State University
Ahmadreza Hadi
Ph.D. Student at Louisiana State University
Judging Criteria
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Concept and Ideation
Innovative and unique concept, addresses a real-world problem in a creative way, well researched and validated. -
Technical Implementation
Features implemented, Error handling, Code Structure, Comments -
User Experience and Design
Good Navigation, Good Design, Usability, Responsive website or application -
Presentation and Pitch
Engaging presentation, Covering the main points and product demonstration
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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