UNTIL STARHACKS
HACKATHON
ABOUT STARHACKS 🌟
StarHacks is an all-female identifying and nonbinary high school hackathon. It is an overnight virtual coding event where attendees of all different coding backgrounds work to build a project addressing a real-world issue (this year's theme is mental health).
Our mission is to provide a safe and empowering space for gender minorities in technology to explore coding, regardless of experience. We strive to encourage them to pursue technology and computing, a largely male-dominated field, making us one step closer to closing the gender gap.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
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12:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM PST
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM PST
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM PST
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PST
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM PST
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST
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5:30 PM PST
PRE-EVENT SOCIAL
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OPENING CEREMONY
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ICEBREAKERS
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QOOM WORKSHOP​
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INTRO TO GITHUB
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INTRO TO GAME DEVELOPMENT
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INTRO TO PYTHON
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SAYING YES TO YOUR STEM PASSION
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TECH INTERNS PANEL
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END OF THE DAY Q&A
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MOVIE NIGHT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM PST
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PST
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5:30 PM PST
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY​
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INTRO TO PRODUCT DESIGN​
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SUBMIT HACKS​
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ZOOM HANGOUT​
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WOMEN IN TECH PANEL​
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JUDGING/AMONG US​
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CLOSING CEREMONY​
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POST-EVENT SOCIAL​
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a competitive coding event where coders and tech-lovers come together to create solutions to real-world problems with technology. Attendees work together in teams to create a project addressing the hackathon's theme and have the opportunity to win pizes. Don't have any coding experience? That's totally fine! Hackathons are beginner-friendly environments where you can make new friends, turn some awesome ideas into reality, win prizes, and get free swag!
Do I have to pay?
No! StarHacks is totally free to attend. Just register here to get updated and save your spot to attend the event!
When and where is StarHacks?
Due to COVID-19, StarHacks is taking place virtually on January 23-24th.
What do I need to attend?
All you need to do is to register, have internet access and a reliable computer, and bring your energy!
What is the theme for this year's hackathon?
StarHacks I's theme is mental health! Attendees will be working to code mental health technology, and we will have speakers talking more about mental health as well!
What if I don't know how to code?
If you don't know how to code, that's totally okay! StarHacks is beginner-friendly, and we will have introductory coding workshops to help introduce you to the world of code. We'll also have mentors accessible through the hackathon on Slack and Zoom if you ever need any help.
Who can join StarHacks?
Anyone female-identifying (trans-inclusive) or nonbinary can register and attend StarHacks!
Can I work on a past project?
To ensure fairness, attendees may not use past projects for judging in StarHacks and may only submit projects started after the official start of the hackathon.
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
Neha Vinjapuri
Intro to Game Development
Lucy Hao
Intro to Python
Intro to Github
Izzy Lapidus
Saying "Yes" to Your STEM Passion
Madeline Gupta
Technology and Society
Grace Ling
Intro to Product Design
TECH INTERNS PANEL
Caitlin Swanson
Cybersecurity Intern
Idil Ates
Microsoft PM Intern
Victoria Pittard
Scholastic SWE Intern
Google SWE Intern
Gabriela Lugo
SPONSORS
