FAQ

What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is a collaborative programming event in which people work together to develop creative solutions to engineering-based problems, usually related to a specific theme or concept. 

Who Can Participate?

All college students, including first-time hackers, are welcome 

Do I Need to Know How to Code?

No prior programming experience is required. Ecohacks is a beginner friendly hackathon!

Where and when is Ecohacks? 

April 15th, 2023 @ Rice Hall 130 and Davis Commons

How much does it cost to attend Ecohacks?

EcoHacks is FREE for all participants, thanks to your amazing sponsors! Participation includes free swag and food throughout the event. 

How many people can be on a team? 

A team can have 1-4 members

What if I don’t have a team?

Not to worry! You’ll meet people when you get there. Everybody’s very friendly. A lot of people go to hackathons without teams. So it’s perfectly normal to go around to people, tell them you’re looking for a team, and ask if you can help out. Hackathons will often run team-matching sessions at the start to help you meet people. And you can often join a facebook group for the event beforehand and post there to find potential teammates. Protip: Invite your friends to come to the hackathon too! That way you’re guaranteed to have at least one familiar face