2024
PatriotHacks

Fifth Annual 36-Hour Hackathon to Create, Collaborate, Learn, and Innovate.

About PatriotHacks

PatriotHacks is the flagship hackathon at George Mason University where innovators can play, learn, create, game, and revolutionize technology.

 

Students from across the world can enjoy plenty of workshops, activities, and networking events along with free swag. This provides hackers an opportunity to build their resumes and make memories that will last a lifetime. The event is entirely
free and no experience is required to attend. 

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Datathon 2022

200+ Students

36 Hours

Epic Prizes!

Free Food & Swag

Event Schedule

TimeEventHorizon Room
4:30 PMStudent Check-inHorizon Atrium
6:00 PMOpening CeremonyHorizon Atrium
7:00 PMDinnerHorizon Atrium
7:30 PMScavenger hunt beginsHorizon Atrium
8:30 PMBrainstorming Ideas1008
9:00 PMMovie marathon starts1007
10:00 PMJackbox games1008
TimeEventHorizon RoomTimeEventHorizon Room
4:00 AMMovie marathon ends    
8:00 AMBreakfast    
9:00 AMResume Review Workshop10079:00 AMIntro to AWS1008
10:00 AMArcfield Networking & Q&A100810:00 AMThe Mix: Soldering 1011408
10:30 AMSnacks available! 10:30 AMThe Mix: Raspberry Pi 1011408
11:00 AMPeraton Networking & Q&A1008   
11:45 PMLunchHorizon Atrium   
12:00 PMCodePath Lunch ‘n Learn: Techincal Interviews100812:30 PMThe Mix: Soldering 1011408
1:00 PMTableau/Salesforce Workshop10081:00 PMArcfield Networking & Q&A1007
2:00 PMPeraton: Find Your Data Flow with Apache NiFi10082:00 PMThe Mix: Raspberry Pi 1011408
2:30 PMSnacks available!    
3:00 PMThe Mix: Soldering10073:00 PMSpeaker Panel: Game Design1008
4:00 PMArcfield Workshop10084:00 PMAndrew Chapin: Digital Forensics1007
5:00 PMPeraton Networking & Q&A10085:00 PMGEICO Tech Info Session and Q&A panel1007
6:00 PMDinnerHorizon Atrium   
6:30 PMThe MIX: 3D Printing14086:30 PMCS Club Workshop1008
7:00 PMSwitch games / Workshop block    
8:00 PMWorkshop Block TBA    
10:00 PMDe-stress: Valorant Tourney    
12:00 AMMidnight snacks available    
TimeEventHorizon Room
9:00 AMBreakfastHorizon Atrium
10:30 AMJudges ArriveHorizon Atrium
11:00 AMProject Submission Deadline 
11:30 AMJudging Starts 
12:00 PMLunch Starts 
1:00 PMJudging Ends 
2:00 PMClosing Ceremony StartsHorizon Atrium
3:00 PMEvent Finished 

 

Pick Your Track

Best Overall Hack

All are automatically entered in this track, good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Financial Track

College students struggle with budgeting and poor financial decisions can lead to bad spending habits.

Can you develop a way to help people make smart financial decisions?

Health

During the first few months of COVID many became worried about their health and started making changes to their lives.

Can you help people develop a healthier lifestyle?

Sustainability

Climate change has been a threat for years and companies and individuals have been more active in trying to do their part in reducing waste and helping the climate.

Can you come up with an idea that can help save the earth?

Education

When the pandemic began, education was suddenly forced to move online, and many have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of education they received.

Do you have a way to make education better?

Most Likely to Become a Start-Up

Every start-up originates as an idea! 

Does yours have the potential to become a unicorn?

Patriot Favorite

Everyone has a favorite project. 

Can you become one of ours?

Best All-Female Hack

Some of the best technological
advancements have been made thanks to women!

Will your all-women team be the next Ada Lovelace?

Best Beginner

Tired of seeing entry-level positions marketed towards people with 5+ years of experience? Tired of being turned away for not having any experience?

Everyone has to start
somewhere! All teams comprised of newcomers are welcome to try this track!

Fall 2023 Tracks

Overall Judge Fav

Best 8-Bit Themed

Best AI-Powered Hack

Most Likely to Be A Startup

Best Beginner

Best Idea that Failed

Sponsors

SCSP, Amazon, Arcfield, Peraton, CodePath, Amazon Next, Geico, GDIT, Salesforce

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

Students who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a college or university are eligible to attend. All disciplines are welcome! If you are not a college student or recent graduate, you may be able to participate as a mentor or volunteer.

Of course! Whether you’re an experienced student or a working professional, you are welcome to register as a mentor to help students debug or to host a workshop.

To learn new things… we also have a plethora of prizes and swag.

We like to keep teams at 4 or less participants so that the competition is fair between teams.

Bring whatever you like! We recommend bringing a laptop and friends!

Yes! You can utilize hardware for your hacks.

The event is completely free for all registered participants.

Yes! We’ll make sure that it is!

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