MAHS
HACKS
McNair Academic High School's A-Eye Club Presents
Hackathon,
April 28th 2024,
9am - 5pm
Hosted at Hudson Community College Student Center
71 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Our Schedule
Check in / Registration
08:30 am
Opening Ceremony
09:00 am
Ice Breaker Session
09:30 am
Start Creating
10:00 am
Design Thinking Workshop
10:05 am
HTML / CSS Workshop
11:00 am
Keynote Speaker
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
JavaScript Workshop
01:30 pm
Python Workshop
03:00 pm
Project Submission / Judging Begins
05:00 pm
Winners Announced / Closing Remarks
06:00 pm
About Us
Who We Are
We are a team of empowered high school students from McNair Academic High School, located in the heart of Jersey City. Our diverse group of problem solvers and innovative thinkers are passionate about making a difference in our community and beyond.
United by a shared commitment to learning, collaboration, and love of Computer Science, we strive to contribute meaningfully to the world around us.
Meet the Team
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Should I bring my own device?
Yes, please bring your own personal laptop/device.
02
Do I need to have any previous experience?
No! There is no need for you to have any experience at all. We will have workshops which will give you a quick overview of a specific language.
03
Do I need to bring my own lunch?
No, you do not need to bring your own lunch, we will provide it but you are free to if you choose.
04
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing! This hackathon is absolutely free and funded by our generous sponsors.
05
Who is this hackathon open to?
Our hackathon is open for students in grade levels 6 through 12, provided you live in Jersey City.
Tracks
Education
How can we enhance education within classrooms using computer science?
Social Justice
How can we raise awareness for or alleviate the effects of social problems around the globe?
Healthcare
How can we make healthcare more accessible to those who need it the most?
Environmental
How can we help fight against the ongoing problems presented by climate change around the globe?
Judges
We are very proud to announce that we have gathered some highly esteemed judges to help us make this event the best it could possibly be. Here are a few:
Ready to start innovating?