d.hacks 2021 Challenge
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many small businesses and people are experiencing challenges. In this hackathon, you will get to interview a small business and help them find a solution to their challenge!
Participating small businesses and non-profit organizations:
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Please fill out this form to register for the
d.hacks 2021 Hackathon.
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When, where, who?"The 2021 d.hacks Hackathon will be held online during the weekend of February 20-21. High schoolers in grades 9-12 can participate from all over the world!
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Do I need experience?Not at all! Our hackathon will be focused more on the problem-solving aspect, so you don't need to like or be good at coding! You can choose any medium to create your prototype for your user, such as Google Slides, Wix/Weebly/website builders, 3D modeling with CAD, code an app, or even use hardware!
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What opportunities are in this hackathon?Not only will you be able to strengthen your teamwork, problem-solving, and designing/programming, there are also so many workshops you can attend to get a free introduction to a new skill for coding or 3D modeling! We also have a workshop about building the perfect résumé and LinkedIn and a panel of employees who will talk about their college/job experiences, which will give you the knowledge you need to pursue a great future career!
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What are the prizes?Please see the prizes on Devpost here: https://d-hacks.devpost.com/
Sponsors
A huge thank you to our sponsors as this event would not be possible without their support.
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Design thinking is a user-based problem solving method starting with empathy, to understand the problem from the user’s perspective. As students of Design Tech High School, a non-traditional charter school pioneering in innovating for change in the world, we are taught design thinking. Design thinking is a powerful tool, and we hope to promote it throughout the world with d.hacks.
Students will work collaboratively in teams based on their interest, and each team will be paired with a local small business. All attendees will learn how to apply the process of design thinking, especially empathy through interviews with the small business, toward their hackathon projects.
This hackathon is tailored to high school students with all experience levels, so beginner coders and problem-solvers can attend a series of workshops and gain the support of mentors. Students will have the opportunities to learn the fundamentals of computer science, design thinking, and entrepreneurship all without financial and geographical restrictions. We hope this experience will encourage students to use STEM for social good, helping the community.
MEET THE TEAM
We are a group of students at Design Tech High School who aim to provide opportunities to think and create for high schoolers of our community.
TALIYAH H.
Co-Lead of d.hacks
Hi! I'm Taliyah. Kasvi and I started d.hacks since we both enjoy the thrill of attending a hackathon whether in person or online. Besides coding, I love CADing, crafting, and hanging out with my two budgies at home.
KASVI S.
Co-Lead of d.hacks
Hello my name is Kasvi and I am junior at Design Tech High School. I am passionate about comptuer science, artifical intelligence and biomedical engineering. As a hackathon lover, I co-founded d.hacks with Taliyah to provide opportunities for high school students to dive into the world of STEM.
MAXWELL K.
Director of Design
I have always been interested in design through architecture, fashion, and technology. My hobbies include shopping, cooking, baking, watching Netflix, and hanging out with friends. I wanted to be a part of d.hacks because I feel that we can really make a difference and help our community.
ANGELINA P.
Director of Sponsorships
I am intrested in participating in d.hacks because it is a unique opportunity, and I am able to learn new skills. Some of my hobbies include reading and doing jigsaw puzzles.
JEREMY B.
Director of Operations
MIRIAM B.
Director of Operations
Hey I'm Miriam! I am a Junior at Design Tech Highschool. One of my favorite hobbies is running Cross Country. I am apart of d.hacks because I am interested in S.T.E.M. and finding ways to open opportunities in for high school students to be involved with S.T.E.M.: which is what I get to do through d.hacks!
AIMEE F.
Operations
Hey I'm Aimee! I am a Sophomore at Design Tech High School. I'm interested in science, coding and I enjoy learning new things.
LINNEA F.
Operations
Hi I'm Linnea! I am a Sophomore at Design Tech High School. I'm interested in learning about coding and technology.
HAILEY V.
Operations
Hi! My name is Hailey and I am currently a junior at D.Tech. My interests in school are math and science and outside of school I enjoy baking and reading. I became interested in d.hacks because I wanted to improve my problem solving skills and be part of the great d.hacks team!
JADE L.
Operations
Hi I’m Jade, I am a junior at Dtech! I play soccer, enjoy taking photos, painting, and hiking.
MAKOTO K.
Design
ANNABELLE F.
Design
Some of my hobbies include softball, geocaching, and writing to Pen Pals. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's final hackathon projects!
ZOE H.
Design
Hi, I'm Zoe. I'm really passionate about digital media, graphic design, and STEM, so joining d.hacks was a no brainer. It's given me the opportunity to do what I love all at the same time! Outside of class, you can find me playing volleyball, animal crossing, and skiing.
OLIVIA B.
Design
MADELINE H.
Sponsorships
Hi there! My name is Maddie and I'm a junior from d.tech. I joined d.hacks because of my interest in business and providing kids with STEM opportunities. Outside of school, I'm a part of FRC Team 5940 BREAD, d.tech Model UN, and many more.
GRANT S.
Sponsorships
I am a junior at Design Tech High School who is interested in economics, music, and history. I aim to help secure sponsors for d.hacks and help create a great hackathon!