IDEA Hacks Hardware Hackathon
The West Coast's largest hardware-focused hackathon!
IDEA Hacks is the largest hardware-focused hackathon on the West Coast. Held annually at UCLA by IEEE Student Branch at UCLA, this is a unique opportunity for hundreds of students from UCLA and community colleges to dedicate 36 continuous hours to developing their very own project from start to finish. With all the parts, tools, space, and food provided all for free, students walk away with new skills, a stronger understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, and a marketable, tangible product they can put on their resume.
This event also encourages development beyond technical experience through initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, interdisciplinary learning, appreciation of the arts, supporting mental and physical health, and outreach to community colleges.
For more information, refer to our website: https://ideahacks.la/
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- Start time: 21 Jan 2023 12:30 AM UTC
- End time: 22 Jan 2023 09:00 PM UTC
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- 308 Westwood Plaza
- Los Angeles, California
- United States 90024
- Building: Ackerman Union
- Room Number: Ackerman Grand Ballroom
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Student Branch at UCLA
- Starts 01 November 2022 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 04 December 2022 08:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
Friday January 20th, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tour of campus for visiting community college students
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Check-in
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sustainability workshop hosted by REA
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner for community college students
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Team formation social making E-waste art (ongoing drop-in time)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Product development workshop
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Workshop on fundamental engineering skills
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Opening ceremony
9:00 PM Hacking begins
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sensor workshop hosted by IEEE WATT
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wireless technologies workshop
Saturday January 21st, 2023
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Stretching session
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM CAD worksession co-hosted with ASME and 3D4E
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Afternoon game time with live music from student musicians
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pitching workshop
10:15 PM - 10:30 PM Guided yoga session
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM Karaoke
Sunday January 22nd, 2023
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Hacking ends
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Judging round 1
11:00 AM - 12:30 AM Judging finals
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM Closing ceremony and awards