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Questions about Hack for the People? We got answers and updates.

Hey everyone! We are excited to see everyone’s amazing submissions. We wanted to address some frequently asked questions participants had about the hackathon as well as any updates. 

Before anything, make sure you read through our Devpost rules, check out for our next talks and workshops on Schedule, and join our Discord channel for support from mentors, other participants, instant updates, and team building. 

The schedule for all events can be found at www.hackforthepeople.com/schedule and we give updates in #announcements in our Discord channel. 

In addition to that, you can add these events automatically to your Google Calendar! 

Friday: https://airtable.com/shrGutI3o2N9Ns67m/iCal?timeZone=America%2FNew_York&userLocale=en 

Saturday: https://airtable.com/shrdt0q7lpL326GHG/iCal?timeZone=America%2FNew_York&userLocale=en 

Sunday: https://airtable.com/shrpn5Rld8VXarvTd/iCal?timeZone=America%2FNew_York&userLocale=en 

 

Check out Google Calendar Help Center for more support on how to add your calendar to the platform of your choice, etc. 

 

Minecraft Best House Competition 

The last call for the Minecraft Best House build competition. We only have 40 spots so sign-up now! he prizes are as follows: 

1st: 

  • HyperX Alloy Core RGB Membrane Keyboard
  • HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 Gaming Headset
  • HyperX Fury S Gaming XL Mouse Pad (Speed Edition)

 2nd: 

  • HyperX Alloy Core RGB Membrane Keyboard
  • HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 Gaming Headset

3rd: 

  • HyperX Fury S Gaming XL Mouse Pad (Speed Edition)

 

Besides that, we have a few events schedule for tomorrow. (August 22, 2020 Saturday):

 

Panel and Talk

 

Math Communications Panel featuring Grant Sanderson of the youtube channel 3Blue1Brown. We will have an in-depth discussion about COVID-19's impact on learning, and most specifically, in the realm of mathematics. We will also dive into the most effective way for teachers and students to learn in a @ home setting.

 

Saturday 22nd, @ 12 PM EST.

Join link: https://zmurl.com/mathcommpanel

Curious about AI? Ever wondered what's it like to be the CTO of a company? Join us for Coffee, Chatbots, & AI, a Q&A with Hobson Lane, CTO of Tangible AI in Silicon Valley. 

In here, we will get Lane's thoughts on chatbot usage, his experience in running an AI company, and how students can get into the tech & AI startup game. 

Saturday 22nd, @ 8 PM EST

Join link: http://tiny.cc/zoomH4TP1 


We have loads of workshops loaded for you! Here is a quick sneak peek for tomorrow:

 

Bubble: A workshop with Startup Evangelist Erik Israni

Saturday 22nd, @10 AM EST. 

Join link: http://tiny.cc/zoomH4TP1 

 

Build a Cloud-Connected AR/VR App in 15 Minutes or Less Feat. COO Of echoAR, Koren Grinshpoon

Saturday 22nd, @4 PM EST. 

Join link: http://tiny.cc/zoomH4TP1 

 

Frequently asked questions 

 

Remember, all this information can be found in our Hacker’s Guide and in the pinned messages of #frequent-questions in our Discord channel! 

 

I missed the opening ceremony. How can I access it? 

You can access it here H4TP Opening Ceremonies Feat. Bjarne Stroustrup, Creator of C++

 

Will there be recordings of the talks, workshops, etc.? 

Yes! They will be posted on our YouTube channel. 

 

What should I submit?

Our judges will primarily be looking at your submitted Devpost project page and the uploaded 2 minute video demo of your project.

 

When are the projects due? 

Submit by August 23, 2020 at 1 pm ET

 

How do I submit to Devpost?

Use this article to learn how to create and submit a project on Devpost:

https://help.devpost.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021972051-Adding-projects-to-your-portfolio. 

 

Can you elaborate on the format for the submission?

For sure. You can also find this information in our Hacker’s Guide and Devpost. 

For the hackathon submission, each team will be required to submit a (2 min max) video demo/pitch of their MVP along with a description of their project through Devpost. Here's an example of a simple Devpost hackathon project submission:

We also recommend linking your code through Github, and Devpost also gives you the option to provide a link to a demo if you're building a web application.

 

I am submitting for the continuation prize. How do I go about that? 

Every participant of Hack for the People must create, execute, and deploy a project on the day of the hackathon unless you are competing for the continuation prize. Please fill out the following form before Saturday August 22nd, 11:59PM EST Continuation Project Form 

 

How do we formally add teammates and collaborate with them on the website?

You can make a group chat on discord and communicate however your teammates feel most comfortable! Use this article to learn how to create and submit a project on Devpost:

Adding projects to your portfolio. 

You'll get the option to add your teammates after you create your project page.

 

Is it possible to have a group or team of more than four members? 

Unfortunately, no. Each team can have 4 people max. Every member must have registered on both our Devpost and Typeform to be eligible for prizes. 

 

What prizes can I win this weekend?

You can find all of the tracks and prizes we are running on our Devpost page: https://hackforthepeople.devpost.com/. We have $15,060 in prizes! 

You can find a description of our tracks and prizes here: 

H4TP Tracks + Prizes 

 

Is there a limit to how many prize tracks we can enter, and limit to how many prizes we can receive?

No, there's no limit. Be sure to make clear in your pitch or Devpost description the connection to some of the tracks if it's unclear

 

Where can I find more information about the hackathon?

We've created a Hacker Guide for all of our attendees! This guide will serve as an invaluable resource to all of our attendees throughout the event, and you can access it here: The Hacker's Guide to H4TP 

What is your Code of Conduct?

You can review our Code of Conduct here: 

CODE OF CONDUCT. 

 

How do I report a Code of Conduct violation?

If you feel uncomfortable or think there may be a potential violation of the code of conduct, please report it immediately by messaging an organizer on Discord or emailing team@hackforthepeople.com.

 

Where is the event schedule?

You can find the full schedule here: https://hackforthepeople.com/schedule. This schedule will be updated the week before the event starts.

 

How do I check in?

  1. Register at https://hackforthepeople.devpost.com/ 
  2. Fill out the Typeform at https://bit.ly/h4tp_app to claim your swag.
  3. Come back here to the Discord channel and put a check mark emoji in #check-in  to get access to the hackathon channels. 

 

How do I get Google Cloud credits?

 

Head to this link to verify your region and receive Google Cloud credits: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhOfksfHC2bHzOyCKXwFgFysOrUP-YtmKKIjg9LXQaxEXWFw/viewform We’ll be checking if these are all Hack for the People participants. 

 

Note that these are not available in all regions and are not available to anyone below 18 years of age, including those in high school.

 

How do I get the other resources from the other partners and sponsors? 

This is all in Hacker’s Guide as well. 

 

I have more questions. Where do I go? 

Check out our Discord to ask mentors, hackathon teams, and our sponsors if you need any help. https://discord.com/invite/cvc Additionally, email us at team@hackforthepeople.com!