WHAT IS BLOSSOMHACK?
The largest hackathon hosted at Ohio University by OUGDA, ACM, IEEE, and NSBE. This event is open to students of all backgrounds. Our mission is to provide students with technical and professional opportunities outside of the confines of the classroom.
Connect with Ohio University's Tech Community
Meet other students who are interested in technology, game design, engineering, and cyber security in an open atmosphere for learning and developing.
Accelerate Your Career
Attend events like our flagship hackathon and have the opportunity to collaborate with students from all around as well as meet our sponsors.
Bobcat CTF
At the same time as our hackathon, we will be hosting a Capture the Flag event with its own prizes!
Register Below:
Requirements
What to Submit
All submissions must include a video and a link to a GitHub repository holding the source code for the project
- All videos must be 3 minutes or less.
You will have to present your projects to the judges. So don't forget to mention where you are in the building. Present your project in the Atrium to avoid Judges missing you.
When you're creating your video and submission, don't forget to:
- Demo the project you've been working on for the past 24 hours
- Be proud of what you've created!
- Tell us what you've learned while hacking
- Check out the judging criteria (projects are judged based on learning, execution, and originality)
- Tell us if you're going for an opt-in or sponsor prize category
Devpost submissions close at 11:30 AM on Sunday, April 7th.
Prizes
Best Overall Hack
$200 in Amazon Gift Cards to the best team overall plus the LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree Set
Hardware Track
YEAPOOK ADS1014D 2 in 1 Digital Oscilloscope
Game Development Track
2 one-year subscriptions to Humble Bundle
Diversity & Inclusion Track
DEI is a concept which seeks to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, particularly groups who have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination on the basis of identity or disability.
Hacks submitted for this category should work to create accessibility and inclusivity in a particular setting.
Pick 1 of the following:
2 PS5 Controllers
2 X-Box Controllers
1 AirPods Pro
1 Ultimate Ears Pro Wireless Speaker
4 Arduino Super Starter Kits
1 Drop Keys Keycaps (up to $200)
Beginner & Low-Tech Track
Varmilo x MK Glintstone Minilo Mechanical Keyboard
In order to be eligible for the Beginner track, all members of the group must be 2nd year and below and can not have taken and passed courses CS3610 (Intro to Data Structures) and/or EE3343 (Electronics I)
Cybersecurity (CTF)
1st Place - Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Kit
2nd Place - YubiKey 5 NFC
BobcatCTF will run concurrently with the general hackathon. Teams of no more than four (4) are welcome to compete to solve the most cybersecurity challenges in 24 hours
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains wireless earbuds, blue light glasses, selfie ring light and a pouch for easy transport.
Most Creative Adobe Express Add-On
For this hackathon, we want you to build a creative add-on for Adobe Express. Users are looking for add-ons that involve assets like stickers or icons, work with presentations and data visualization, and work in roles like marketing and e-commerce. Build an Adobe Express add-on this weekend for a chance to win a Wacom Wireless Drawing Tablet and JBL Go3 Speaker for you and each member of your team!
Best Use of MATLAB
MATLAB and Simulink are computational tools used at over 100,000 businesses, government and university sites in over 190 countries. Use MATLAB and/or Simulink exclusively or integrate them into another tool for your next hack to win an exclusive MathWorks branded Wireless YoYo Speaker! You can also claim a free MATLAB software license to get started.
Best DEI Hack sponsored by Fidelity
At Fidelity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are viewed as major keys to the success of their business, which is why they are challenging you to come up with innovative ways to create forward-thinking financial tech that promotes equality for all people! We want you to use your hacking skills to find and build solutions that put financial opportunities and resources within reach for all communities, creating accessible, sustainable, and/or inclusive solutions. The team with the best hack will win a Fidelity branded wireless charger for each team member!
Best Use of Kintone
Still not sure what backend to use in your hack? Kintone is a low-code web database that lets you set up your backend in minutes. It's beginner friendly, allowing you to customize your Kintone app using nothing but JavaScript and HTML. Your team can snag a FREE microcontroller by signing up for Kintone and visiting the MLH table, and if you use Kintone in your hackathon project, you'll have a chance to win a breadboard IoT kit to power up the hardware hacking for each member of your team!
Best Use of Starknet
Starknet was the first general purpose ZK-Rollup service on Ethereum in Feb. 2022, and has proved its potential to be a market leader. Essentially, it increases the processing speed, while reducing the cost of operating on the Ethereum blockchain.
The team with the best hack utilizing Starknet will win a Starknet Care Package
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
BlossomHack
Dr. Chang Liu
Dr. Dennis Irwin
Dr. Shawn Ostermann
Adam Schultz
Alex Rossin
Chad Mourning
Judging Criteria
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Learning
Did you learn something new? Have you attempted something you haven't before? Did you challenge yourself? -
Execution
How well did you achieve what you set out to do? How polished is your project? Are the features you included functional and thorough? -
Originality
Did you think outside of the box? If it's been done before, what did you change? How did you improve it?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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