Hack
Dearborn

Oct 21-22

Hack
Dearborn

Oct 21-22

About

What is Hack Dearborn?

Hack Dearborn is an upcoming annual hackathon in southeast Michigan. Hack Dearborn will be hosted at the University of Michigan Dearborn by the Google Developer Student Clubs chapter at the University. Hack Dearborn aims to provide students with a creative space to solve problems and create real world solutions using technology.

Tracks

Automotive Future

Create a solution to a futuristic automotive issue: self-driving vehicles, smart mobility, and connectivity.

Financial Inclusion

Hackers will address the issue of inequitable access to financial services. Topics include: financial literacy, consumer protection, inclusivity and affordability.

Education

Hackers will create a project that they think improves education. Possible issues are the digital divide, learning inequalities, and much more.

Health and Wellness

To address issues such as healthy food consumption and mental health, hackers will develop digital solutions.

Prizes

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Coffee Maker (Education)

Hoverboard (Automotive)

Smartwatch (Health)

Switch (3rd Place)

iPad (1st Prize)

Bose Headphones (2nd Place)

Mechanical Keyboard (Beginner)

Yeti Mic (Finance)

FAQ

What's a hackathon?

A hackathon is a 24+ hour event where " hackers" will collaborate on creating a functioning software and/or hardware project for fame and fortune. Okay, maybe not fame or fortune, but definitely cool prizes and bragging rights.

Who can attend?

Hack Dearborn is open to all currently enrolled college students, especially beginners!. ALL majors are welcome - we'll have workshops to help non-technical students get started and build something really cool!

I am a first time hacker.

We love to welcome first time hackers starting their hacking journey. We'll have tons of mentors and workshops to help you get started. We'll also have a beginner track for you to compete in!

How do teams work?

You can form team with up to 4 members. We encourage you to bring your friends to form a team! If you don't have a team, there'll be plenty of opportunities for you to meet other hackers and form a team!

Can I participate virtually?

This event will be an exclusively in-person event held at the University Center on the University of Michigan Dearborn campus. We will not be offering a virtual option for this event.

How to register for the hackathon?

All you need is to fill our form above! We will send you an email confirmation and a link to join the Discord.

Will there be swag?

Yes! All participants will receive some swag. Those who end up demoing their project will receive even more swag!