Major League Hacking 2020 Hackathon Season

Hacklahoma

Day of Information

Here you'll find everything you need to know for the day of the event!

Register to our devpost to submit
your project and be judged

Join our slack for important
information during the event

WiFi will be provided at the venue
Select "OUGuest" and press agree

Schedule

Saturday

9:00 AM

Attendee Check In

Devon West Entrance

11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Devon Atrium

12:00 PM

Hacking Begins

12:15 PM

Lunch

Devon Corridor

12:30 PM

Team Forming Activity

Devon Activity Room Learn More

1:15 PM

Paycom: Security Workshop

Classroom A Learn More

2:30 PM

Hobby Lobby: Combinatorics & Machine Learning

Classroom A Learn More

Clevyr: AR Tech Talk

Classroom B Learn More

3:45 PM

Microsoft: Azure Cloud

Classroom A Learn More

Northrop Grumman: Secure Coding Tech Talk

Classroom B Learn More

5:00 PM

Jacob Robinett: IOS Development

Classroom A Learn More

JPMC: Design Thinking

Classroom B Learn More

6:00 PM

Dinner

Devon Corridor

7:00 PM

MLH: !Light

Classroom A Learn More

8:00 PM

MLH: Capture the Flag

Classroom A Learn More

9:00 PM

Sleeping Rooms Open

REPF

9:00 PM

Origami

Classroom B Learn More

10:00 PM

Super Smash Bros!

Classrooms A and B Learn More

Sunday

12:00 AM

Midnight Snack

Devon Corridor

8:00 AM

Breakfast

Devon Corridor

11:30 AM

Devpost Submission Deadline

12:00 PM

Hacking Ends

12:00 PM

Lunch

Devon Corridor

1:00 PM

Expo/Judging

REPF

3:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Devon Atrium

Location

Check in will be at the West entrance of
Devon Energy Hall, Norman, OK 73019

Parking

There is free parking among the following locations during the weekend. We welcome attendees to take advantage of the marked areas.

Floor Plans

  • Devon
  • Gallogly
  • REPF

FAQ

Who can attend?

Any student over the age of 18 can participate, regardless of major, background, or skill level.

Does it cost anything?

Admission is completely free! Everything is on us. That means meals, drinks, snacks, sleeping areas, and swag are all taken care of. Just bring yourself and your cool ideas!

Any travel reimbursements?

Yes! We will be reimbursing up to $50 for those who keep their physical receipts and submit a project.

When are projects due?

Devpost submissions for projects are due at 11:30 AM, but you are allowed to continue working on your project until 12PM. If your Devpost submission is not turned in at 11:30, your project will not be eligible for judging.

Do I need any experience?

No experience is needed. Whether you're a coder, an artist, or a writer, you'll get to work with various mentors, attend workshops, interact with companies, and learn alongside fellow participants.

Are there teams?

We encourage everyone to work with a team! Teams may contain up to 4 people. We will also be offering a team-building session at the beginning of the hacking period.

What should I bring?

To check in, you must show your Student ID. You should also bring a laptop, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes, sleeping bag, pillow, and anything else you would need for an overnight weekend. Keep in mind that Hacklahoma will last for 24hrs.

What is the Code of Conduct?

Hacklahoma welcomes students from all backgrounds and values the importance of a safe and all-inclusive space. Anyone attending must adhere to the MLH Code of Conduct.

Isn't hacking illegal?

Yes, hacking is illegal. We define a hack as jury-rigging something inelegantly but effectively, usually as a temporary solution to a problem. Like duct taping a hole in a sinking boat to keep it afloat.

Will there be food?

We will supply food for Saturday’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday’s breakfast with plenty of snacks and drinks throughout. All free of charge!

Can I start my project before?

No, you cannot work or copy past projects. You can brainstorm ideas and collect whatever software and tools you need, as long as the project is completely new.

Do I need to stay for 24hrs?

No, you’re not confined here. Feel free to go home and get some rest, but be back in time for judging!

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If your question wasn’t answered, please feel free to contact us via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or send us an email to team@hacklahoma.org.

Tracks

These tracks, courtesy of Hack Rice and Django Girls, are guides to help attendees dive in and complete a hack.

Prizes

First Place

This prize will be given to the team or individual who places first, overall. Each team member will receive a Nintendo Switch Lite.

Second Place

This prize will be given to the team or individual who places second, overall. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Holy Stone Quadcopter Drone.

Third Place

This prize will be given to the team or individual who places third, overall. Each team member of the winning team will receive Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones.

Best Hardware

This category rewards the best overall hardware hack. To be considered for this prize, your hack must be associated with physical hardware. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Raspberry Pi 4.

Best Design

This category rewards the best overall designed hack. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Redragon Gaming Mouse and Creative Pebble USB Speakers.

Best Beginner

This category rewards the best beginner hack. To be considered for this prize, the hack must be created by first time hackers. Each team member of the winning team will receive 2x Tile Mates and 2x Tile Slims.

Best STEM Education Hack

This category gives you the freedom to tackle any hack that is STEM Education related. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Best use of Google Cloud

Build your hack with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud to be eligible for this prize. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Google Home Mini.

Best Domain Registered with Domain.com

Domain.com provides all the domain services you need from registration to hosting to SSL certificates and beyond. Create the best domain and be chosen to win! Each team member of the winning team will receive a Domain.com Backpack.

Best UiPath Automation Hack

Build an automation hack using UiPath! Each winning team member will receive a UiPath/MLH Branded Backpack and an opportunity to interview for a UiPath Internship in 2020 with high recommendation! Each team member of the winning team will receive a UiPath/MLH Backpack and be able to skip the Internship line with UiPath.

Best use of MongoDB Atlas

Create a hack using MongoDB Atlas to host a database in the cloud! Automate the provisioning and deployment process with ease, while focusing all your efforts on your hack. Each team member of the winning team will receive a Branded MongoDB AirCharge Plus.

Information on Accessibility

JPMorgan Chase's challenge to develop a web or mobile app that helps incentivize people – with and without disabilities – to provide more structured information on accessible spaces. Each team member of the winning team will receive Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones. Learn More

Available Hardware

6 Arduino 101s

5 Raspberry Pi 4 B Kits

1 Raspberry Pi 2

4 Google Home Minis

2 Amazon Echo Dots

1 Raspberry Pi Camera Board

2 Amazon Echo Shows

4 Micro Servos

4 Metal Gear Motors

2 Alienware Laptops

4 Dell XPS 13 Laptops

4 Estimote Proximity Beacons

3 Leap Motions

2 FitBits

2 Soldering Stations

2 Oculus Rifts

2 VR Stations

2 3D Printers

1 Digi-Key Kits

1 Grove Starter Kit

Hardware located on first floor of Devon

View the list of available software

Sponsors

JPMC Northrop Grumman Boeing Microsoft Tailwind Lexis Nexis Koch Hobby Lobby Agio Redfin Paycom PCI 8VC OU SAA Garmin AT&T 1517 OU SGA Cross

Partners

MLH Asterisk Sticker Mule Innovation Hub Sketch Babble Starbucks Buffalo Wild Wings Insomnia Cookies