4 months ago
Winners Announced Link
Hey everyone! The link to the winner's gallery is here, sorry for the conufsion!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
4 months ago
Winners Announced!
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Steel City Hacks: Winter Hack gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of your awesome submissions. Winners should have received an extra email from Devpost with instructions on how to get started with prize redemption logistics. Contact us ASAP if you haven't received this email (but be sure to check your spam)!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event! Our amazing judges who took time out of their busy lives to lovingly grade your amazing submissions, our amazing sponsors who…
4 months ago
Wolfram|One Access to ALL Participants!
Hey everyone!
As our hackathon is coming to a close, we wanted to advertise a gift Wolfram Research, our sponsor, has provided to all of you! Wolfram Research has provided you all a one month trial to their lastest technology, Wolfram|One.
For complimentary access to Wolfram's development platform and the Wolfram API, just click here:
https://account.wolfram.com/redeem/zSteelCityHack523
This URL will take you to a sign-in page and prompt you to log in using your Wolfram ID. If you don't already have a Wolfram ID, you'll be prompted to create one using an active email address. Once logged in, you…
4 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Teach Computer Science and Join Our Organization!
Hey everyone!
I'm so excited to announce that today is the final day of our hackathon! Please submit all of your projects by 11:59 PM EST!
This hackathon is held by Steel City Codes, a nonprofit led entirely by high schoolers that organizes free computer science classes for elementary/middle school students across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to address systemic inequalities in STEM education by providing underserved communities with free computer science classes. These classes are taught entirely by dedicated high schoolers with computer science knowledge just like you! We are going to hold a virtual…
4 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Prizes for Everyone That Submits!
Hey everyone!
As a reminder, all participants who submit a project receive a free Spring Hackathon t-shirt (pictured below) and sticker pack if they are in the mainland US or Canada. Winning projects can receive bluetooth speakers, drones, portable chargers, gaming mice, Visa cards, Sublime text licences, and Wolfram awards!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
4 months ago
Steel City Hacks: ONE DAY LEFT!!
Hey everybody!
There's only one day left to submit all of your projects! Submissions are all due at 11:59 PM EST. When creating your video submissions, remember that judges prefer concise videos. While going over the time limit won't disqualify you, we recommend keeping your presentations between three and eight minutes.
Good luck, and I can't wait to see the phenomenal projects everyone comes up with!
Emmett
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
4 months ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Steel City Hacks 2023: Spring Hackathon.
4 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Machine Learning Workshop Right Now!
Hey everybody!
Come join our machine learning workshop! The zoom link is here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6320784904?pwd=OStNSW92YkVkYzlNTUZGWmp0RFJ0Zz09!
Hope to see you there!
Emmett
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Intro to Python with Turtle Workshop in One Hour!
Hey everybody!
Our Intro to Python with Turtle Workshop is starting in one hour! Python is one of the most commonly used languages on the planet, and if you don't know it yet this is a great chance to learn. Join us on our intro to python workshop here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6320784904?pwd=OStNSW92YkVkYzlNTUZGWmp0RFJ0Zz09!
Hope to see you there!
Emmett
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Git and Collaborative Coding Workshop in One Hour!
Hi everyone!
Our hackathon's first workshop is happening in one hour! Coding with others is a super important skill, especially if you're working in a team for our hackathon. Join Charlie, the COO of Steel City Codes, in his workshop on how to efficiently code with others here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85215318851?pwd=alc4cEhkeExuQ1E1QmU3bmhsdk54UT09!
Hope to see you there!
Emmett
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
Hack Starts in Two Days!
Hey everyone!
Sorry about that last email, our hackathon actually starts in two days! Our kickoff will be 5/13 12:30 PM EST. Look at this schedule hackathon schedule for more information, including the zoom link!
Look forward to seeing everyone!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
Good Luck Tomorrow!
Hackers,
We're beyond excited that the day has finally arrived. Steel City Hacks' submission period will open tomorrow. As a reminder, here's our hackathon schedule: [TBD].
Bonam fortunam!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum or email us at akohli@steelcitycodes.org and ebicker@steelcitycodes.org.
5 months ago
Theme for Steel City Hacks: Winter Hack
Hey everyone! We’re happy to announce the theme for Steel City Hacks: Spring Hack! The theme will be health. Just a reminder, no coding until kickoff 5/13 12:30 PM EST. A more specific prompt for the ideation will be released during kickoff too
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
ONE WEEK!!! Update
Hello hackers!!
Only 1 week until our submission period opens! Our previous email didn't have the schedule link, so here it is! Our theme will be released tomorrow, but you are only allowed to start coding May 13th. Our more specific ideathon prompt will be released during kickoff, 5/13 12:00-12:30pm EST.
Hackathon schedule, including workshops and other special events
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum or email us at akohli@steelcitycodes.org and ebicker@steelcitycodes.org.
5 months ago
ONE WEEK!!
Hello hackers!! We can't wait to see you soon.
Only 1 week until our submission period opens! Once again, make sure you're in the Discord! Here's our hackathon schedule, including workshops and other special events: [TBD]
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum or email us at akohli@steelcitycodes.org and ebicker@steelcitycodes.org.
5 months ago
Let's go!
Hello hackers!
Only 2 weeks until our submission period opens! Once again, make sure you're in the Discord! As promised, our hackathon prompt is: [TBD]
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum or email us at akohli@steelcitycodes.org and ebicker@steelcitycodes.org.
5 months ago
Get hyped!
Hello hackers!!
We're super excited to remind you all that Steel City Hacks kicks off in 3 weeks! Please ensure you join our Discord! Hackathon participants can check back soon for our one-word theme announcement. Our specific ideathon prompt will be released during the opening ceremony.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post them on the discussion forum or email us at akohli@steelcitycodes.org and ebicker@steelcitycodes.org.
6 months ago
Steel City Hacks: Join Our Discord!
Hey everyone!
I'm Emmett Bicker, one of the directors for Steel City Hacks' 2023 Spring Hackathon! I'm so excited that all of you have registered for our hackathon on Devpost. Please join our discord to communicate with other participants and us organizers at the following link: https://discord.gg/525UYwBQqd!
Thank you!
Emmett
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.