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[http://bitca.mp/ Bitcamp] is a hackathon, where students from all over the country flock to | [http://bitca.mp/ Bitcamp] is a hackathon, where students from all over the country flock to the University of Maryland of a weekend of coding. They create things, solve practical problems, compete for prizes, and interact with sponsors. | ||
Google's definition of a hackathon: | Google's definition of a hackathon: |
Revision as of 21:26, 14 February 2016
Bitcamp Hackathon, Spring 2015
Dates/Location
- Friday, April 8th to Sunday, April 10th, 2015
- University of Maryland
- 11 Regents Dr, College Park, MD 20740
- Google Maps: University of MD
- Train, Air, or Car to Washington DC
Event Description
Bitcamp is a hackathon, where students from all over the country flock to the University of Maryland of a weekend of coding. They create things, solve practical problems, compete for prizes, and interact with sponsors.
Google's definition of a hackathon: an event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming.
Event Owners
Fedora Representatives
more to come
Event Schedule
Saturday 18th, morning: check-in Sunday 19th, evening: check-out
Detailed schedules to come.
Ideas/Brainstorming
- We need an event box
- Swag to give out: pens, stickers, media?
- Mentoring at Bitcamp (if you can code, please sign up)
Important Deadlines
Create ticket Approve funds Logo authorization needed ASAP
Event Budget
Item | Cost | Comments |
---|---|---|
[Sponsorship] | Trac Ticket $1000 | |
Shipping of event box | $TBD | |
Swag, media, flyers | $TBD | |
Travel subsidies | $TBD |
Travel Subsidy Requests
- Chaoyi Zha (FAS: cydrobolt)
- Justin W. Flory (FAS: jflory7)
- Travel: $61
- Lodging: $TBD
- Food: $TBD
- Misc.: $TBD
Event Report
N/A yet