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Hack Iowa State v2

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by Kreative Horizon

Saturday September 30th, 2023

12:00 pm to Oct 1st, 12:00 pm CST

Join us for...

We’re bringing back Iowa State’s greatest hackathon!

HackIowaState is back for Fall 2023... but with a twist! (There's a theme this year....👀)

We’re bringing together OVER 100 STUDENTS to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a curious beginner, there’s a place for you at this event. With 3 meals, workshops, mentors, networking opportunities, and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled, you won’t want to miss out on this event!

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Why you should attend Hack Iowa State v2

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all guests.

Collaborate with other driven students on campus.

Free technical and business workshops all day.

Network with professional judges and sponsors.

Win prizes, awards, certificates, and be recognized.

Free snacks and beverages all day for all guests.

“I liked that I was required to build something in just 24 hours, unlike my classes. I usually wouldn’t go out of my way to learn new technologies like React. My teammates and the feedback from the judges was very helpful! I would totally come back!

Noah Lim

Computer Science

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Schedule

24 Hours to Solve Meaningful Problems

Saturday - 09/30

11:00 AM: Event check in

12:00 PM: Opening ceremony and team formation

1:00 PM: Hacking begins + Hackathons 101 Workshop + Lunch 🍕

1:30: Introduction to Git and GitHub 😻

3:00 PM: 6 Steps to Building a Business 🔥

4:3 PM: Your next perfect pitch deck 🎤

6:00 PM: Dinner!!

8:00 PM: Mario Kart Tournament 🚗

9:00 PM: Intro to Web Development 🖥️

10:00 PM: Super Smash Bros. Tournament 🥊

Sunday - 10/01

8:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM: Projects due and judging begins

11:30 AM: Closing ceremony and awards

12:00 PM: We’re done!

Judges

PROFESSIONALS FROM AMES & DES MOINES

John Mobley - Senior Software Engineer at Iowa DOT Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

John Mobley

Senior Software Engineer at Iowa DOT

Andy Frey - Motor Vehicle Support Bureau Director at Iowa DOT Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Andy Frey

Motor Vehicle Support Bureau Director at Iowa DOT

Aditya Balu - Data Scientist at Translational AI Center Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Aditya Balu

Data Scientist at Translational AI Center

Nick Herrig - Lead Software Engineer at Clayton Farms Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Nick Herrig

Lead Software Engineer at Clayton Farms

Jeff Reed - Founder & CEO at Momentum Studios Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Jeff Reed

Founder & CEO at Momentum Studios

Alison Doyle - Associate Director at ISU Research Park Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Alison Doyle

Associate Director at ISU Research Park

Megan Brandt - Director at Maple Studios Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Megan Brandt

Director at Maple Studios

Gabriel Moore -  Firm Owner & Head Coach at ActionCOACH Vanguard Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Gabriel Moore

Firm Owner & Head Coach at ActionCOACH Vanguard

Cole Haverkamp - Client Relationship Manager at Kingland Systems Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Cole Haverkamp

Client Relationship Manager at Kingland Systems

Garritt Grandberg - VP of Technology & Engineering at Visionary Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Garritt Grandberg

VP of Technology & Engineering at Visionary

Brad Dwyer - Founder, CTO at Roboflow Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Brad Dwyer

Founder, CTO at Roboflow

Georgie Hilby - District Representative at Congresswoman Ashley Hinson Judge Headshot for Hack Iowa State v2

Georgie Hilby

District Representative at Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

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Over 50 students loved HackISU v1, we promise you won't want to miss this!

At HackIowaState v2, you'll have everything you need to build new things, solve real problems, and HAVE FUN! We invite you to join us and other students on campus for a day celebrating and empowering builders.

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Proudly sponsored by

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Student Testimonials

OUR STUDENTS AND BUILDERS LOVE HORIZON EVENTS

“I liked that I was required to build something in just 24 hours, unlike my classes. I usually wouldn’t go out of my way to learn new technologies like React. My teammates and the feedback from the judges was very helpful! I would totally come back!”

Noah Lim

Computer Science

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"For my first hackathon, I didn't have too many expectations, but I had a great time. I liked the idea of the workshops and spreading the coding throughout the day. I was very, very well fed!"

Kennedy Wendl

Computer and Data Science

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"My favorite part of HackIowaState was being able to have a semi-completed project in just a short amount of time. In classes, you take weeks to finish a little assignment... but here, in just 24 hours, we had some really cool looking projects!"

Gabrielle Pederson

Aerospace

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"I came to HackIowaState to give myself the environment that would force me to work on a project that I otherwise would have. It's nice to be pressured to work on a project with people that otherwise may not have because of school and other responsibilities. My favorite part was winning, but I had way too much fun!"

Nicholas Erickson

Software Engineering

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"My takeaway from HackIowaState - choose your team wisely. What I appreciated about this event over other events like game jams was that it was more broad and I got to solve actual issues. I did like the food, I really did appreciate being fed!"

William Clemmons Jr

Software Engineering

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“The event was super nice. I got to work with a team in a real-world, work environment. With a team, we were able to keep each other accountable and I tried a new database I never would have before. I would come back, it was fun!”

Endi Odobasic

Computer Science

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