December 9th to the 14th, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 CSTA Hackathon! This event is open to all middle and high school students in FL regarding of their technical level. Teams should be made of 3-5 participants and each team should have an adult representative who will work as the main point of contact with the organizers. For full guidelines, please visit our 2024 CSTA Hackathon Guidelines Page.
First Place
$500
Second Place
$300
Third Place
$200
How to Participate
1
Check out the video below
The video below contains the challenge and important information.
2
Work on you project and prepare your presentation
You will have a chance to get technical help if needed. See below the video for more details.
3
Attend your assigned location to present your project.
Your assigned location was selected by you when your team registered for the hackathon. You should have also received an email confirming the location and your presentation time.
Each location has different programming. Refer to your registration confirmation email for more information.
The Challenge!
"The task for your team is to use technology – whether it’s coding, designing, or creating – to inform and educate people about the ethical creation and responsible use of AI. You have the freedom to craft a website, develop a video game, design an app, or even invent a whole new way to spread this crucial message!
Q&A
Do we have to create a presentation deck?
You do not, but it is a valuable tool to help you present. The most important consideration is that a presentation deck is just an aid and the presentation has to come FROM YOU.
If we do a presentation deck, so we need to use 4 slides as explained in the video?
No, you do not. Those 4 slides were just to explain the different areas where your team will be graded on. While you need to ensure all these aspects are embedded in your presentation, we encourage you to be creative
How much time do we have to present?
You will have 10 minutes to present and 5 minutes for Q&A with the judges.
Do all team members need to present?
While we are not grading for team cohesiveness, we do strongly encourage all of the members of your team to participate. Having said this, we will understand if there is a situation that will not allow for one or more of your team members to attend.
I am not sure which is our location.
You should have received an email with confirming your location. If you can not find it make sure to email us at miamifl@csteachers.org
Do I need to present in person?
Only if you want to be eligible to win any prizes.
Can teams use 3rd party libraries?
Teams can use libraries, frameworks, or open-source code in their projects as long as 1. they have permission to use the library, 2. the overall project itself is innovative and original.
Teams can use libraries, frameworks, or open-source code in their projects as long as 1. they have permission to use the library, 2. the overall project itself is innovative and original.
I do not see my question here.
Email it to us at miamifl@csteachers.org. We will gladly answer any questions and post it here in case anybody else has the same question.