GSBHacks | Girls of South Bay Hacks

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We are dedicated to supporting women in STEM

GSBHacks is a 24-hour, student-run virtual hackathon for girls, non-binary and trans inclusive. We strive to give you the experiences, connections, and resources to pursue the STEM career of your dreams. With our team of passionate high school students, we are fully committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM one student at a time.

This event is absolutely free with workshops and prizes included. We invite you to join us for 24 hours of inspiration and creation while you get the chance to develop your coding skills and network with girls with similar interests.

In the end, our mission is to inspire you to find and pursue your interests in STEM while exploring how your expertise can be applied in the real world.

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GSBHacks Ambassador Program

GSBHacks proudly supports the next generation of young women in STEM through our Ambassador Program, where we offer the best the opportunity the learn about logistical event organization and marketing optimization over the course of two weeks!

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Prizes

GSBHacks's Prizes

Join to win!

Overall 1st Place

Lenovo Tablet

T-Mobile Job Shadow and Swag

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Overall 2nd Place

HyperX Gaming Headset

T-Mobile Job Shadow and Swag

NordVPN 3-Month Plan

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Overall 3rd Place

HyperX Gaming Headset

T-Mobile Job Shadow and Swag

NordVPN 1-Month Plan

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Best Beginner Hack

Wireless Keyboard

NordVPN 6-Month Plan

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Best Women Empowerment Hack

AsylumConnect Prize Package

T-Mobile Backpack

Fig Swag

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Best Environment Hack

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Grassroots Ecology Prize Package

Fig Swag

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Best Health Hack

CVS Prize Package

Fig Swag

Wolfram Award

Taskade Lifetime Upgrade

Best Web App with Qoom Challenge

1-year Pro Plan package

Invitation to Qoom Creator Group

Feature on Qoom Project Gallery

Raffle

Product Hunt Shirts

Art of Problem Solving Coupons

NordVPN Coupons

XYZ Website Domains

1Password Families

Free GSBHacks Swag

GSBHacks Sticker

Branded Sticker Pack

Certificates of Completion

Limited Stock and International Shipping not Guaranteed

Free Sponsor Swag Bags

Maxim Swag Bags

T-Mobile Swag Bags

CVS Swag Bags

Limited Stock and International Shipping not Guaranteed

Free Hacker Plans

Repl.it Hacker Plan

Interview Cake Full Coding Interview Prep Course

Qoom Starter Plan

Balsamiq Cloud

echoAR Premium Access

Taskade Unlimited

Wolfram|One License

Fig API Early Access

Schedule

Our Schedule

All times are in Pacific Time

Saturday 7/31

Time	Event
9:00 AM	Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM	Hacking Starts and Team Building
11:00 AM	Intro to HTML and CSS by Qoom
12:00 PM	T-Mobile Career Panel: Women in STEM
1:30 PM	Intro to Microcontrollers with Maxim
3:00 PM	Intro to Python
5:00 PM	Perfect Your Pitch
6:00 PM	Little Machines Can See! An Introduction to (Embedded) Machine Learning
7:00 PM	Dinner
8:00 PM	Hacker Hangout and Games
9:00 PM	12 Hours Remaining

Sunday 8/1

Time	Event
9:00 AM	Submissions Due
10:00 AM	Judging Starts
8:00 PM	Closing Awards Ceremony

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a 24 hour coding competition where attendees have a chance to attend workshops, win prizes, and create original projects while networking with mentors and participants. Some projects are often designed to solve real world issues like social conflicts, environmental harm, and healthcare while others focus on personal interets like video games. Hackathons are an outstanding medium to showcase your coding skills and exhibit your STEM expertise for college applications and job applications. Learn more about hackathons here.
Who can attend?

GSBHacks welcomes middle school, high school, and college students who identify as female or non-binary.
Where is GSB Hacks?

GSBHacks is 100% virtual.
How much does it cost?

This event is completely free.
What do I need?

You only need your computer, a Wi-Fi connection, and a passion for coding!
Do I need prior experience?

Not at all! All levels of programming experience are welcome. Our workshops and mentors will provide you with all the knowledge you need to know to make your own project. GSBHacks is the best place to start or continue your hackathon journey!

How big should teams be?

Teams can range from one to four people.
How do I form a team?

Ask your friends and classmates! Many people do not know about hackathons, and others who specialize in project management, graphic design, and business pitching can strengthen your team. We will also be having team formation opportunities during GSBHacks.
What can I build? Can I continue a previous project?

You can create a project based on any theme, from social good, female empowerment, games, and more. It is up to you what you want to create. Your project can be software or hardware; feel free to use different mediums like apps, websites, or more. Be creative!

While you can start brainstorming ideas for your project, you cannot start coding until GSBHacks starts.
How can I help?

Thank you for your interest in supporting GSBHacks. We have an ambassador program for women in middle school, high school and college here. If you would like to host a workshop, send judges, or sponsor us, please contact us at GSBHacks2021@gmail.com.
Do you have a code of conduct?

Yes. Our code of conduct is the same as the MLH code of conduct. Learn more here.
What if I have another question?

Feel free to contact us at GSBHacks2021@gmail.com. You can also message us on Instagram and Facebook!