WHAT IS SUPERPOSITION?
Superposition is a hackathon aimed at high school girls in the Bay Area of all experience levels and backgrounds. This event is free and we'll provide Wi-Fi, food, swag, and workspace!

WHAT IS OUR GOAL?  

We are passionate about offering attendees a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment to experiment with technology at any experience level. Additionally, we want to generate a larger interest and help more girls learn and thrive in the technology related fields.

WHO CAN COME?
Anyone in high school is welcome, though this is targeted at girls! You must abide by our code of conduct to make this event welcome for all. Also, we will not be offering travel reimbursements this year.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING?
If so, be sure to check out our website for more information! You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@Superpositionfc) to stay updated on all things Superposition!  

CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 

Superposition is currently looking for Campus Ambassadors! As a Campus Ambassador, you will play a critical role in promoting Superposition at your school and in your community. You will also be guaranteed a spot at our hackathon and win special swag! If you’re interested, click on the link to fill out the Campus Ambassador application: bit.ly/ca_superposition

 

SCHEDULE 

Please note: participants must be present for both days. 

Saturday, June 10th: 

  • 5:30 PM: Mentor Check-In
  • 6 PM: Attendee Check-In
  • 6 PM: Mentor Dinner 
  • 6:30 PM: Attendee Dinner
  • 7 PM: Opening Ceremony 
  • 8 PM: Start Hacking 
  • 9 PM: Workshops  
  • 10 PM: Workshops 
  • 11 PM: Workshops   

Sunday, June 11th: 

  • 12 AM: Midnight Snack 
  • 7 AM: Breakfast 
  • 9 AM: Submit Hack through Devpost/Mentor Check-In
  • 9:30 AM: Demo 
  • 10:30 AM: Closing Ceremony

 

Eligibility

  • Participants: Anyone in high school is welcome, however, this is targeted at girls!  
  • Team Size: Up to four members

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Prizes

$2,650 in prizes
1st Overall Hack
1 winner

- Fujifilm Camera Instax
- Wireless headphones
- Tour around a special location
- Free licenses of Jetbrains Tools/IDE
- Free SketchApp Licenses

2nd Overall Hack
1 winner

- Colorful LED Illuminated Backlit USB Wired Gaming Keyboard
- Google Cardboards
- Target Gift Cards ($20)
- Tour around Twitter

3rd Overall Hack
1 winner

- Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
- Activity Trackers
- Tour around Yelp

Best iOS App
1 winner

- Pop Socket iPhone
- Amazon Echo Dots
- Tour around Visa

Best Beginner App
1 winner

- Art of Problem Solving Gift Certificate $40
- Speakers
- Tour around Twilio

Best Android App
1 winner

- 3D Virtual Reality Headset
- Amazon Echos
- Tour around Visa

Best Web App
1 winner

- Wireless Charger Pack
- Tripod
- Amazon Echos
- Tour around Visa

Best Use of .tech Domain
1 winner

- Amazon Gift Voucher $50

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Anna Koch

Anna Koch
Foster City Library

Wan Fwu

Wan Fwu
Foster City Library

Kashish Goel

Kashish Goel
University of Waterloo

Vartika Chaubey

Vartika Chaubey
Box

Rob Markovich

Rob Markovich
VMware

Mathilde Mouw

Mathilde Mouw
UserTesting

Chloe Condon

Chloe Condon
CodeFresh

Angela Voung

Angela Voung
UserTesting

Emily Chen

Emily Chen
Pomona College

Stephanie Ku

Stephanie Ku
Electronic Arts

George Elisa

George Elisa
Wish

Judging Criteria

  • Presentation
    Based on pitch to judges
  • Aesthetics
    Based on design, UX and UI
  • Usefulness
    Based on practical usage
  • Originality
    Based on originality/creativity
  • Difficulty
    Based on technicality
  • Functionality
    Based on the hack working

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