UMB-CS-Club / bostonbridge

Hack into Boston - How UMass students (especially those not from Boston) become better integrated into the city?
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πŸŒ‰ BostonBridge Hackathon 2024 at UMass Boston

Welcome to the repository for the πŸš€ BostonBridge Hackathon 2024, hosted by the Computer Science Club at UMass Boston. This event is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by commuter students at UMass Boston, with a focus on better integrating them into city life.

πŸ“ Executive Summary

UMass Boston, predominantly a commuter school, presents unique challenges for students in terms of commuting, housing, employment, and finding leisure activities. The computer science community at UMB also has a lot of room for growth. This hackathon aims to increase the involvement of CS students in campus events while collaboratively solving student-specific issues.

🎯 Hackathon Theme

"How can UMass students, especially those not from Boston, become better integrated into the city?"

Participants are encouraged to develop innovative solutions, some examples may be:

πŸ† Prizes

Prizes include various tech gadgets and tools, offering something for every participant who puts in a great effort.

πŸ“ Registration

Register for the hackathon here

πŸ›€οΈ Tracks

There are two tracks in this hackathon:

Teams can have a maximum of 4 participants.

πŸŽ‰ Fun Activities

Participants can look forward to various fun activities including a geoguesser tournament with prizes.

πŸ“€ Submission Process

Things to keep in mind when submitting your project:

  1. All projects must have a github repository.
  2. All projects must have a README.md file with the following information:
    • Project Name
    • Team Members
    • Project Description
    • Technologies Used
    • Installation Instructions
    • Usage Instructions
    • Screenshots
    • Demo Video
    • Acknowledgements
  3. Any sort of plagiarism will result in disqualification.

Follow the steps to submit your project in the hackathon:

🚦 Code of Conduct

We adhere to a code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.

πŸ“ž Contact

For any queries, feel free to reach out to the staff on our discord server: https://discord.gg/cvsMrXvssa

Let's come together to make a difference, learn, and have fun!


Good luck to all participants!

🀝 Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:

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