MtA Hacks is a computer science conference hosted by Mount Allison University. We aim to build a computer science community and inspire technological innovation by encouraging high school and university students across the Maritimes to learn, build, and pitch projects. 2019's hackathon will focus on tech for environmental sustainability, and feature workshops, industry booths, and social events.

Eligibility

Open to any high school or undergraduate university student in Canada. It is primarily focused on students in the Maritimes. Teams are capped at 4 people per team.

Registration is closed for 2019.

Requirements

Hackers can build any piece of software they wish. Ideally, it should have an environmental focus. Any libraries, languages, or frameworks can be used.

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Prizes

2 non-cash prizes
First Place (12h Stream)
1 winner

Second Place (12h Stream)
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Will Fiset

Will Fiset
Google

Micah Stairs

Micah Stairs
Google

Finn Lidbetter

Finn Lidbetter
RideCo

Olivier Bourgeois

Olivier Bourgeois
Dell EMC

Chris Mackay

Chris Mackay
Tantramar Interactive

Judging Criteria

  • Completeness and functionality of the project
  • Originality of the idea
  • Complexity of the problem
  • User experience when using the project
  • Relevance to environmental sustainability

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