Hack The Student Life
AWS Hacks 2024
@ University of Toronto
Date: March 22
Location: AWS Office, 18 York St. 7th floor
About us
Hack The Student Life" is a one-day hackathon event, collaboratively hosted by the IEEE University of Toronto Student Branch and AWS Toronto, with sponsorship from Softchoice. This dynamic and fast-paced event will offer University of Toronto students the chance to engage in a hackathon aimed at addressing challenges they have identified on campus through the use of cloud-based solutions.
Schedule
Morning
8AM
Sign-in & Breakfast
9:15AM
Opening Ceremony
9:30AM
Hacking Begins
12PM
Lunch
Afternoon
4PM
Hacking Ends & Judging
5PM
Networking CrashCourse
5:15PM
Mocktail Networking Session
5:45PM
Awards and Closing
FAQ
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When and where will this happen?
- Location: 18 York Street., Toronto, ON, M5J 2T8
- Date: Friday, March.22nd
- Time: 8:00 AM to 6:00PM
We kindly remind potential participants to verify their academic schedules to prevent any conflicts with school assessments on the day of the hackathon. It is important to ensure your availability to participate without the need to request adjustments to your term work commitments for this event. -
What is special about this hackathon?
The program provides students with exposure to industry practices and insights into Amazon's product planning strategies. Participants will initially adopt Amazon's "working backwards" methodology, emphasizing a customer-first approach to project development. This entails considering the presentation of their project to potential customers, such as formulating a succinct public relations message or an elevator pitch, and subsequently "working backwards" to realize their project. -
How big can my team be?
We are only accepting teams of 4 people. Teams will also be accepted as a group during the application process -
What are the problems we are trying to solve?
We invite participants to address a broad spectrum of problems or challenges they have experienced during their tenure as students at the University of Toronto.
This encompasses a wide range of issues, from those commonly faced by first-year students - such as navigating the campus, adapting to a significant workload, and communicating in a new language - to personal challenges that may arise, including financial budgeting, dealing with homesickness, and expanding one's social and professional networks.
We welcome solutions to any concern, provided it can be effectively addressed through cloud-based technologies.
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What is the Mocktail Networking hour?
We are offering participants an amazing opportunity to network with all the industry professionals from AWS and Softchoice, as well as the faculty members we invited from UofT. Participants are encouraged to showcase their innovative projects while cultivating their professional network. Furthermore, this event presents a valuable chance for attendees to enhance their communication and networking skills, providing a platform for personal and professional growth. -
Who will be judging this hackathon?
The judging panel for the hackathon comprises distinguished professionals from both the academic and corporate sectors. The panel includes:- Bo Wandschneider: Chief Information Officer at the University of Toronto
- Christopher Yip: Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto
- Eyal de Lara: Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Toronto
- Vaughn Betz: Professor of ECE at UofT, Supervisor of IEEE UofT Student Branch
- David Horne: Education Sales Manager at AWS
- Andrew Caprara: Chief Executive Officer at Softchoice.
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What is the prize of this hackathon?
The victorious team from among the 25 competing groups will have the distinguished opportunity to collaborate on a Proof of Concept (PoC) with the University of Toronto's Information Technology Services (ITS) utilizing their proposed solution. -
Who can apply? When is the deadline to apply?
We’re welcoming any student who is currently a student at the University of Toronto! Applications open on March 1st, 2024 and close at 11:59 PM EST on March 8th. Acceptances will be internally decided on a rolling basis, so apply early to maximize your chances of getting accepted!
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