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DandyHacks 2020: A virtual hackathon for all!

By Jessica

 

Registration is now open at DandyHacks.net! Join other passionate hackers, find your inspiration, and pursue your ideas from October 23-25th! Registration is open till the day of DandyHacks, i.e. October 23.

  • DandyHacks is:
    • A 36 Hour Beginner-friendly Hackathon
    • A hackathon that values people with diverse backgrounds coming together to create a project over the weekend
    • Hosted at a tier 1 research university
    • You’ll have the chance to:
      • Meet diverse hackers from all over the world
      • Create cool projects with your friends (teams of 3 max)
      • Work on a project you might have on the back burner
      • Expand your skill set by learning new technologies
      • Receive mentorship from industry professionals
      • Interact with sponsors and hear their stories
      • Compete for awesome prizes
      • And of course, get free swag shipped right to your door!
  • We hope that regardless of your experience and background in coding, you will learn something new, and have fun all the while.
  • Follow us on social media [Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn] for updates.
  • Questions or concerns? Shoot us an email at greetings@dandyhacks.net . We look forward to receiving your application!

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