Innovation Starts Here
WHAT IS A-Z HACKS?
A-Z Hacks is a student led, nonprofit 12 hour hackathon for high schoolers that primarily focuses on encouraging coders of all skill levels to innovate and create programs that can revolutionize and improve lives. A-Z Hacks intends to create an environment for students of all skill levels in the coding field to come and innovate using their creativity.
A-Z HACKS 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS
A-Z Hacks 2020 Hackathon brought together over 100 students from diverse backgrounds and varying degree of technical skills from several high schools across the Silicon Valley. It was amazing to see how young innovators think today, their ambitions & passion, quality of the ideas, and how they used technology to solve the real-life problems.
FAQs
What do I need for the hackathon?
A laptop, a charger, and a valid student ID will be important during the hackathon.
What if I don't know how to code?
No prior coding experience is necessary. Online resources are provided as well as mentors during the hackathon.
What if I don't have a team?
Don't worry! A team mixer will be conducted at the beginning of the hackathon.
How much does it cost?
The hackathon is completely free with food and drinks included!
What's the schedule?
The schedule is linked below.
What forms do I need to fill out to attend the hackathon?
Please fill out this form before attending the hackathon.
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Please read over the A-Z Hacks Code of Conduct
VENUE
LinkedIn Mountain View
SCHEDULE
8.30 AM
9 AM
Registration
Hacking Begins
Breakfast
Opening Ceremony
9.30 AM
Group Mixer
Beginners Workshop
12.30 PM
Lunch
2.30 PM
Workshop #2
6.00 PM
6.00-6.30 PM
Judging and Submission
Raffle
Brawl Stars Tournament
6.30 PM
Dinner
7.30 PM
Awards and Closing Ceremony
PRIZES
First Place
(Team of 4)
AirPods Pros
Wolfram One Pro
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Second Place
(Team of 4)
Razer Black-Widow Gaming Keyboard
$50 Amazon Gift Cards
Wolfram One Pro
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Third Place
(Team of 4)
$100 Amazon Gift Cards
Wolfram One Pro
Best Beginner Hack
(Team of 4)
SoundCore Speakers
Hyper X Fury Mouse Pads
Wolfram One Pro
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Best Duo Hack
(Team of 2)
Hyper X Gaming Keyboards
Portable Phone Chargers
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Best Pitch
(Team of 2-4)
AirPods 2
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MEET THE TEAM
Nishi Kaura
Co-Founder
I am currently a sophomore attending Lynbrook High School. I have been programming since an early age. I enjoy coding in Java, Python, and other languages in my free time. I am excited to serve as one of the co founders of A-Z Hacks
Rahul Kaura
Co-Founder
I am currently a sophomore attending Lynbrook High School. I love to program in Java,Python, and leverage AI and ML for a greater impact. I am so hyped to be one of the co-founders of A-Z Hacks!
Impana Chimmalagi
Tech Officer
I am currently a sophomore attending Wilcox High School. Since the fourth grade, I have been coding on many platforms. These languages include Python, JavaScript, Pascal, HTML, CSS, and a few others. I am very excited to serve as a Tech Officer of A-Z Hacks!
Arya Ramchander
Event Officer
I am currently a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. I love to program in Java and I am looking forwards to serving as an Event Officer of A-Z Hacks!
Swetha Rajkumar
Event Officer
I am a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. I like software development and enjoy programming in Java and other languages. I'm excited to be part of the A-Z Hacks team as an Events Officer and make an impactful contribution!
Oleksandr Gorpynich
Tech Officer
Hey, I am a sophomore at Branham High School and I am looking forward to bringing A - Z Hacks to life as a Tech Officer. I enjoy coding in Python, JavaScript, html, CSS and Unity C#. I am excited to be a Tech Officer for A-Z Hacks!
Kevin Choe
Event Officer
I am a senior at Mission San Jose High School. I enjoy programming in Java, C++, and Python and host various high school hackathons. I was part of Hack Club's Flagship19 and I'm ready to launch A-Z Hacks as an event officer!
Mukul Natarajan
Event Officer
I am a sophomore at Dublin High School. I enjoy programming in python and making products using Arduino/Raspberry Pi. I am excited to be a part of the A-Z Hacks Team as an Event Officer!
Gavin Wong
Event Officer
I am a junior at Lynbrook High School, and enjoy programming in Java, Python, and Swift. I am super excited to be an event officer for A-Z Hacks
Mrityunjaya Routray
Event Officer
I am a sophomore at Dublin High School. I enjoy programming in J C++ and Python and I am very interested in making deep learning projects. I am excited to be a part of the A-Z Hacks team!
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