This past hackathon weekend saw a cumulation of over 180 hack hours, spread across 8 events in 3 different countries.
Undoubtedly one of our biggest one yet, it was jam-packed with a plethora of hackathon awesomeness – from the filming of our first Hackathon TV show and a star-studded judging panel (which included billionaire Mark Cuban & former NFL star Michael Irvin at HackDFW; to supporting one of the largest women only hackathons in Mexico!
For our hackathon weekend recap, we’ve crowd-sourced some of the best tweets to share the many successes from across the hackathons that took place – enjoy!
1. HackIllinois in the snow:
Some students drew us a great picture. We’re expecting 4-6 more inches of snow tonight! Have fun but stay warm. pic.twitter.com/cb4vbHA2Ar
— HackIllinois (@HackIllinois) February 28, 2015
2. Super glove hack at MAKECU:
@MAKE_CU #superglove #TeamUnder_Construction #CCNY pic.twitter.com/YgR6rwje2u — Ni yao (@Nykidxxx) March 1, 2015
3. Adil Shaikh, HackDFW organizing team:
Such an amazing weekend! So many to thank for making #HackDFW a success! #Dallas #hackathon #fairpark pic.twitter.com/ujlb1T7b8v
— Adil Shaikh (@lidashaikh) March 2, 2015
4. Team CATS (Card And Ticket Storage), winners of HackLondon:
We ❤ selfies! Here we have the winners of @hacklondonuk! > RT @jamesmgillard: Limited edition Team CATS selfie pic.twitter.com/qND9hKaIIz — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) March 2, 2015
5. Final demos @ Hack.UVA:
Final demos are under way! cc @CS_UVA @SEASUpdates @UVA @cavalierdaily pic.twitter.com/hN83QMTkin
— hack.uva (@UVaHackers) March 1, 2015
6. Counting down to HackTCNJ:
12 Hours Away! #HackTCNJ2015 #GETHYPE pic.twitter.com/lfC2bvCdLG — HackTCNJ (@HackTCNJ) February 28, 2015
7. International hackers @ KHacks:
Team from Romania, Barcelona, and the Philippines (all living in BCN) working to make a time tracking Android app! pic.twitter.com/ZPGhYUoDRQ — Tim Fogarty (@tfogo) February 28, 2015
8. A team from #FixIt2015, Mexico:
Termina el #FIXIT2015 en @UNAM_MX con grandes proyectos pic.twitter.com/BcOBtAUojf — Klau Alcantara (@klaufront) February 28, 2015
9. A HackDFW therapy puppy:
I dare you to find a someone happier than me at .@HackDFW #PuppyLove pic.twitter.com/YCk8bwAbXM
— oliver belanger (@otwizb) February 28, 2015
10. The MakeCU committee:
Our lovely committee members at opening ceremony! pic.twitter.com/sHORoRzFkV — MAKECU (@MAKE_CU) February 28, 2015
11. Cup stacking @ HackIllinois sponsored by Dell:
Who’s gonna win??? Cup stacking with @dell and @MLHacks @HackIllinois #HackIllinois pic.twitter.com/BJI4Lc6Y2q — Strap (@getstrap) March 1, 2015
12. Starbucks coffee anyone?
Coffee in a gas container? Only at #Khacks!, great job by @Starbucks pic.twitter.com/Uq82EyzU8k — KairosHacks (@kairoshacks) March 1, 2015
13. MyoType, built @ HackLondon:
MyoType – #Myo gesture typing to help the disabled, built @hacklondonuk by @etiene_d & team cc @thalmic @ThalmicDev https://t.co/MHP9WIq8G4 — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) March 1, 2015
14. The HackDFW venue: The Women’s Museum, Fair Park
In terms of cool venues: This one is pretty cool, a closed women’s museum. #hackdfw pic.twitter.com/gVZBOyMBAL — Taylor Barnett (@taylor_atx) February 28, 2015
15. Hack.UVA in the news (NBC29):
We’re on the news! go @wilthomason! http://t.co/h848ESgmD3 #hackathon #hackathonsRuleTheWorld @MLHacks @UVaHackers @CS_UVA — anat (@anat_gilboa) March 2, 2015
16. #FixIt2015 opening ceremony:
Lista para apoyar a todas estas mujeres durante el Hackathon #FixIT2015 en UNAM #UXMentor pic.twitter.com/xizcEB11vw — Gabriela Serrato (@gabsete) February 26, 2015
17. TCS Campus mentors conquering mountains:
King of the snow mountain. @TCSCampus @HackIllinois #mentorshavemorefun pic.twitter.com/M3PmvyIc2H — Craig (@cgleckman) March 1, 2015
18. Making music with fruit @ MAKECU:
Playing music by tapping fruit? Wut. Cray. Seen @MAKE_CU! pic.twitter.com/98VvJ5iPEi — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) March 1, 2015
19. Michael Irvin trying out an Oculus demo @ HackDFW:
“@MLHacks: Looks like @michaelirvin88 loves using the @oculus from the MLH #Hardware lab at #HackDFW! pic.twitter.com/IIDd3Fm3HS”I did enjoy it — Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) March 1, 2015
20. Nerf gun battles @ KHacks:
Ready for battle at @BloombergLabs Nerf Battle @kairoshacks #KHacks #MWC15 #4yfn pic.twitter.com/Ij8y0v7EqM — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) February 28, 2015
21. Sharing JavaScript knowledge @ Hack.UVA:
My sister Helen doing an intro to #javascript tech talk at #hackuva pic.twitter.com/SgNOABOcBv — Caroline (@carolinebholmes) February 28, 2015
22. Hacking with the Oculus & Myo @ HackTCNJ:
Having lots of fun shaking champagne bottles using @Oculus Rift and @Thalmic Myo at @HackTCNJ!pic.twitter.com/A4zqwuFlJV — Victor Lourng (@lablayers) March 1, 2015
23. Closing #FixIt2015 photo:
Closing #FIXIT2015 #hackathon #AIESECmx presente en eventos de innovación con jóvenes mexicanos @CulturaUNAM pic.twitter.com/HtYdQD8ZTx — AIESEC Mexico (@AIESECMexico) February 28, 2015
24. Hackers showing HackLondon some love:
Pitch countdown. An enthusiastic chorus of ‘We ❤️ you #HackLondon‘! Like music to our ears. We love you too, Hackers! pic.twitter.com/Em53OVs5n3 — HackLondon (@hacklondonuk) March 1, 2015
25. The HackIllinois snow globe trophies:
Welcome #hackillinois judges! Congrats to all the @HackIllinois participants. See you all soon at the Illini Union! pic.twitter.com/FkIfPreVYC — Sheila Parinas (@informatinaut) March 1, 2015
26. MLH EU Spring Season t-shirts, sponsored by CapitalOne:
Loving the new Spring Season tshirts at @kairoshacks. Cc @BloombergLabs #KHacks #MWC15 #4yfn pic.twitter.com/5Dj4BjnruJ — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) February 28, 2015
27. Team Perfect TENS @ HackDFW
Good job to Perfect TENS for winning 2nd at @HackDFW in their @UnderArmour jerseys and @dellhome and @intel medals! pic.twitter.com/FcQFkVabPR — Major League Hacking (@MLHacks) March 1, 2015