About the challenge

Create an innovative tool that will benefit Kappa Theta Pi (KTP) in the future. The tool should align with KTP’s core values and support one or more key areas: professional growth, networking, tech skill-building, or community engagement. This is a chance to contribute something meaningful that could have a lasting impact on the organization and enhance the experience for both current members and future cohorts.

Get started

  • 10:05 AM: Kick-off presentation introducing the challenge and providing hackathon details.
  • 10:15 AM: Team formation and project initiation.
  • 2:00 PM: Lunch (provided)
  • 6:00 PM: Dinner (provided)
  • 10:00 PM: Submission deadline for projects.
  • 10:05 PM: Final presentations
  • 10:15 PM: Winner announcement

Requirements

What to Build

In groups of up to 4, your goal is to design a tool that:

  • Focuses on one or more KTP core areas: Choose an aspect like professional development, networking, tech skill-building, or community engagement, and create a tool that enhances that area.
  • Engages Users: Include interactive or data-driven elements that make the tool enjoyable and useful.
  • Scales with KTP: Plan for the tool to grow with KTP and remain relevant for future members.
  • Example Ideas:
    • A mentorship platform for current members and alumni.
    • A career progression tracker for logging skills, projects, and achievements.
    • A virtual “KTP Rush Experience” with interactive simulations and events for potential new members.

What to Submit

Each team should submit: 

  1. Project Overview: A brief description of your tool, its purpose, and the KTP core area(s) it addresses.
  2. Technical Details: Outline the technologies used, any notable features, and how the tool is built to scale.
  3. Demo or Presentation: Either a short video demo (if possible) or slides that showcase your tool’s functionality, user experience, and interactive features.
  4. Code Repository: Submit a link to your project’s code repository for review.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
LinkedIn Post
1 winner

Also more prizes potentially!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Ryan Majd

Ryan Majd
President of KTP Phi Colony

Ethan Ogle

Ethan Ogle
VP of Technical Development

Judging Criteria

  • Applicability to Prompt
    This criterion assesses how well your hackathon project aligns with the given prompt or problem statement. It gauges the depth and relevance of your solution in addressing the specific challenges outlined in the prompt.
  • Originality
    The uniqueness and creativity of your project. A high score reflects new, innovative ideas that stand out from conventional solutions.
  • Technical Execution
    The quality and functionality of your project’s implementation. A high score reflects well-structured code, efficient algorithms, and a smooth, working prototype.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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