Here are a few questions that we get pretty frequently that we decided to answer beforehand!
A hackathon is a technology-focused event where individuals and teams work on new projects in a short period of time. You can build anything you want. An app, a robot, a website. The only limit is your imagination!
Hack For The People is an intercollegiate hackathon initiative designed to engage students in tackling some of the world’s largest problems like social/economic/political/environmental issues, which will be mentored by experts.
Of course! Everyone begins somewhere, right? This hackathon is beginner friendly and we welcome anyone interested in participating regardless of experience. Plus, we will have workshops and mentors to help you along the way.
This hackathon is entirely online, ensuring that you can participate from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to a computer with internet access.
August 21st-23rd.
Anyone in high school and up can participate! There are no restrictions on experience or location.
Yes, of course! Please check back closer to the date of the event for our finalized list of prizes.
Nothing! Absolutely no fees and no hidden charges.
The Coronavirus Visualization Community’s Intercollegiate Discord server will be used as a platform to host the hackathon event. Further details will be provided closer to the event, make sure to check back later!