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Thank you HOTH XI participants!
3/3/2024, 11:48 PM
Congratulations everyone! And a big round of applause to all the winning teams! Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make HOTH XI a success! We’re so glad to have had you all and we hope you’ve enjoyed your experience! Give yourself a pat on the back and a well-deserved rest. Winning teams should expect to receive their prizes within the next 3 weeks. For anyone who missed the closing ceremony, here are the winning teams for all prize tracks: - Best Overall: Stride - Best Web: Cafe Hopper - Best Mobile: Bruin Bite and Books - Best Game: Timber - Best in Intersectional Environmentalism: Westwood Community Garden - Best Beginner: Near Miss Congratulations again to everyone who participated! We will be reaching out to all the winners to send their well-earned prizes! Thank you everyone! Enjoy the rest of your week!
HOTH XI
Location: Carnesale Commons, Palisades Room
Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024
What’s
Hack on the Hill?
Explore. Build. Empower.
Hack on the Hill (HOTH XI) is a 12-hour beginner-friendly hackathon designed to be your first hackathon experience. HOTH XI will be in-person on the Hill in the Carnesale Commons Palisades Room. We hope to see you there!
During HOTH, you'll get to learn from workshops, receive technical help from mentors, and meet new people while participating in fun social activities. There will be prizes for the best hacks!
Hack on the Hill is an event hosted by ACM Hack. A student run organization, Hack's mission is to help the community to apply their creativity and build amazing things with code. Check out our website to find out more about our quarterly workshops and other events!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event during which people from different backgrounds come together to create a project from start to finish in a limited time frame. Check out some examples from last year's HOTH here!
Who can join?
Applications for HOTH XI are open to anyone! However, we are prioritizing UCLA students for our prize tracks as well as in-person hacking.
How many people can I work with?
You can work by yourself or in teams of up to 4 people total.
What if I don't have a team?
Don't worry! You can create one the day of! We'll be leading team building activities before and at the start of the event, so you can find the people you vibe best with.
When is HOTH XI taking place? How long is it going to be?
The hackathon will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024 and it will be 12 hours long. While check-in will begin at 8am and the closing ceremony will end around 11pm, the actual hacking portion will be from 9am to 9pm.
Where is HOTH XI taking place?
Currently, we are planning for HOTH XI to be in-person with the event taking place at the Carnesale Commons, Palisades Room.
How do I sign up?
Hit the apply button above and fill out the application! A few days before the event, you'll be emailed a confirmation form along with appropriate links and additional event information. Applications close on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.
What if I have never made a project before?
No worries! Throughout HOTH XI, you'll have access to workshops on all sorts of topics to help you start bringing your ideas to life and mentors to support you through any road blocks.
I have coding experience and want to make a difference at HOTH XI. How can I get involved?
We would love to have you as a mentor to answer participants' technical questions and help them with their projects. If you are interested, send us an email at hack@uclaacm.com or dm us on our discord server!
Where can I get updates on HOTH XI and learn more about what ACM Hack is doing?
Come join us on our discord server. We'd love to have you!
I have some other questions.
Send us an email at hack@uclaacm.com!