HowdyHack

7th–8th September 2019

Memorial Student Center 2400

Thanks for coming out to HowdyHack 2019! Join the Facebook group to check out photos from the event!

Howdy!

HowdyHack is Texas A&M’s 24-hour, software-oriented, Aggie-only hackathon. Hackers at HowdyHack will brainstorm, build, and break, before they’ll finally bring a product to a panel of judges for evaluation and hopefully win some cool prizes.

Goal

Beyond hacking, HowdyHack is about connecting creative and talented Aggie hackers with each other. We want to give hackers the opportunity to show off their capabilities to an audience who will listen and get to know fellow hackers with the same Aggie pride! There will also be workshops and activities to help you learn new skills!

SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 7th

9:00 am

Doors Open/Check-in begins

10:00 am

Opening Ceremony

10:30 am

Walk-ins Start + Hacking Starts

11:00 am

All Check-in Ends

11:00 am

Hackathon 101 by TAMUhack

12:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 pm

Tech Club Booths Open

2:00 pm

Interview Tips by TACS

2:30 pm

Intro to Solidworks by IEEE

3:00 pm

Intro to Data Science by TAMU Datathon

4:00 pm

Intro to Web APIs by ACC

5:00 pm

Fireside Chat with CSCE Department Head

7:00 pm

Dinner

9:00 pm

Bob Ross MS Paint

Sunday, September 8th

12:30 am

Frozen Shirt Game

7:30 am

Yoga

9:00 am

Breakfast

10:30 am

Hacking Ends

11:00 am

Judging Begins

12:00 pm

Final Presentations

12:30 pm

Closing Ceremony

Workshop

Food

Mini Event

FAQ

I don’t know how to code! Can I still participate?

Of course! There will be mentors to help answer questions you may have, along with workshops and mini events to keep you on your toes outside of the main event as well, so there will never be an ounce of boredom.

Is there a theme for HowdyHack?

Yes! This year, the theme is For Aggies, By Aggies. This is an opportunity for you to come up with the coolest, most technologically-savvy hacks to benefit the university and Aggies!

I don't have a team. How do I find people to hack with?

Don't sweat it! We will have a team-forming workshop before we kickoff the opening ceremony so that everyone will have a group to hack with.

Will there be companies at the hackathon?

While there will not be companies present at the hackathon, we will have all kinds of workshops throughout the entire event and even the week before to help you get ready. We got your back!

Will there be food or prizes?

Yes and yes. We got you covered. ;)

I'm not from A&M, can I still attend?

Unfortunately, HowdyHack is only open to students from Texas A&M - College Station. However, be on the lookout for TAMUhack, our inter-collegiate Spring hackathon!

I'm registered as a hacker, but I want to mentor as well. Can I get involved, and how?

Absolutely! Please register to be a mentor here!

I missed the deadline to apply. Can I still attend HowdyHack?

While we cannot guarantee a place, we will be accepting walk-ins the morning of the event!

HowdyHack

7th–8th September 2019

Memorial Student Center 2400

Thanks for coming out to HowdyHack 2019! Join the Facebook group to check out photos from the event!

Howdy!

Goal

SCHEDULE

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