NS HACKATHON 2019

What's a hackathon?

A hackathon is a sprint where you come together with others and build a product (software, hardware, mobile, etc.). Think 18 hour Netflix binge but you've built something amazing and possibly won a prize at the end! At NS Hackathon, we will also bring you incredible company sponsors and mentors, helpful workshops, and some cool games during breaks. Of course, free food and swag! No hacking into anything required!

We will also have a hardware lab provided by Major League Hacking! You can build projects using hardware!

Who can attend?

Registration is open to all CUNY and SUNY students, as well as members of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Computer Science (WiCS), or the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA).

If you do not fall under the above categories, you are still welcome to join us as a volunteer or mentor.

What if I don’t know how to code?

Prior coding knowledge is not necessary or required! All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for creating and bringing ideas to life. We will have mentors and volunteers available to help you out if you get stuck or need help throughout the day.

You can design a product, manage from beginning to end, provide the winning pitch, code part of an app, etc. Remember, all skills are valuable!

How do I register? What if I want to volunteer?

Registration is open! Please click the register button above to continue to register your seat. Volunteer applications will be available soon.

UPDATE: Volunteer/mentor applications are open! Click here to register.

Do I need to have a team to participate? How many people can I have on my team if I do have one?

Registering with a team is not necessary but we do encourage you to form a team before the event. If you do not have a team, do not worry! We’ll have a team networking session at the beginning of the event. We ask that teams be 4 to 5 members.

All team members must be registered prior to the hackaton!

How much does it cost?

Our hackathon is free for all participants! We got you on WiFi, meals, refreshments, workspace, and more for the day of the event.

What's the event schedule?

NS Hackathon will start on Friday, November 15th and last until around 2pm on Saturday, November 16th. We'll be releasing a full schedule soon.

Will travel reimbursement be offered?

Unfortunately, we cannot offer travel reimbursements or shuttle buses at this time. We have several city transit options nearby and hope you are still able to attend through means of mass transit. We will be sending directions to the Lehman Campus in your student hacker guide before the event.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a valid form of government-issued ID and your student ID, laptop and charger, as well as anything else to make yourself comfortable. We will provide food, music, snacks, refreshments so don't worry on that front.

Do I have to stay overnight?

26 hours is so little time when you actually think about it. We HIGHLY encourage all participants to stay the entirety of the event to work with thier teams. That's the most exciting part!

Will there be photographing? What will my picture be used for?

Photos may be used on the Lehman College Website, the NS Lehman website, NS Lehman social media accounts, in future hackathon promotional material, and by our corporate and media sponsors. Your photos from the hackathon may not otherwise be used by any unauthorized third-party outside of Lehman College, our sponsors, or the nslehman.com website without your express permission. If you would like to know more about our photo policy, please send us an e-mail at ns.lehman@lc.cuny.edu.

I have a different question or comment. How do I contact you?

Don't be shy! Send any and all questions you have our way by sending an email to nsbe.lehman@lc.cuny.edu