DandyHacks is the University of Rochester’s annual 42-hour long
hackathon. This year will be our 11th anniversary, and we’re so
excited to hold this amazing milestone in-person! As a fully
student-led organization at a tier 1 research university, we embody
our school’s values, encouraging participants to question the world
and learn more.
DandyHacks is very beginner-friendly, and we welcome students from
all backgrounds and majors. Participating in DandyHacks is not just
about winning; it is about collaborating with peers, learning from
mentors, and gaining valuable experiences. This year, DandyHacks
will take place on Nov 15-17 in the Feldman Ballroom. We hope to see
you there!
Choose one track to submit your project into. Each track will have three top winners, and each project may only win in one track. Each track will have different prizes, so pick and choose your track depending on which prize you want to win!
How do we use technology to connect people?
How can technology impact film, music, or video games?
How can we make people’s lives more productive?
A hackathon is an event in which people meet to collaboratively build their ideas using technology.
Any graduate or undergraduate student over the age of 18 enrolled in a North American institution of higher education is eligible. All hackers must be vaccinated and are encouraged to mask while indoors.
Hackers do not have to pay to participate. Hackers just need to register and check-in upon arrival. Registration will open up in early September, but you may join discord and follow us on Instagram @dandyhacks to stay up to date on all things DandyHacks!
The hackathon will be fully in-person with a couple online workshops.
Please see the University of Rochester COVID-19 protocols.
You can work individually or with a team. Each team can have a maximum of 4 people, and don’t worry if you don’t have a team yet! We will make time and communication channels for you to find a team.
You may not start hacking before the event, but you can start planning and gathering resources.
Reach out to us at our email or on our Instagram!