Hack the Universe

HackCWRU brings together the brightest and most creative students to promote unrestricted technological innovation. Hosted at Case Western Reserve University, over 150 students will spend 36 hours bringing their imagination into the real world. Attendees will work with peers, mentors, company sponsors, and a whole suite of rapid prototyping equipment. From 3d printers to pcb routers to fully blown wood and metal shops, Sears think[box] has it all. Don't be intimidated, however. You don't have to know what you're doing to attend. If you are new to hackathons, we look forward to introducing you to a world of creation. Lastly, at HackCWRU we abide by and enforce MLH's Code of Conduct.

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Prizes

$7,844 in prizes

USG Most Helpful to Student Life (4)

Most Innovative (4)

Most innovative use of technology.
Prize: 4 Bluetooth Speakers

Most Ridiculous (4)

Most Ridiculous Hack
Prize: 4 bluetooth speakers

Most Musical (4)

Most Musical Hack

HitchHacker's Guide to the Galaxy Prize (4)

Most Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy themed
Prize:
4 Not-Quite-Tea Makers (Travel MiniPressos)
4 luxurious towels

Best Automated Project (4)

Sponsored by Rockwell Automation
4 giftcards

Best Use of Amazon Web Services (4)

MLH Prize:
-4 1 TB Dell Hard Drives

Best Use of Domain.com (4)

MLH Prize:
- 4 Redboards
- 4 Domain.com swag bags

Beginner Prize (4)

Best project created by a team with a beginner (first hackathon) on it
Prize: 4 Dell Venue 10 tablets

Gaverick Memorial Award

for best hardware hack
-4 $25 Adafruit giftcards

Eligibility

Open to all highschoolers and college students.

Others may participate but are not eligible for prizes.

How to enter

We suggest you submit your project at least one hour before the deadline.

Judges

Hacker Society

Judging Criteria

Most Helpful To Student Life
Most Innovative
Most Ridiculous
Most Musical
Most Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy/ SciFi Themed
Best Hardware Hack
Best Project with a Beginner Team Member (first Hackathon)