YHack 2019 at Yale University

YHack is Yale’s annual hackathon, a 36-hour extravaganza of technology and innovation where students create apps, websites, and hardware that tackle challenges in a vast array of fields. There will be 1,000 hackers, food, caffeine, rap battles, prizes, performances, and more! This year, YHack will be held October 25th - 27th.

Applications for YHack 2019 are now open and everyone is invited to apply! Students can apply online at www.yhack.org and applications are due on October 1st at 11:59pm ET. Feel free to email team@yhack.org if you have questions.

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