WiCS Hacks at UVA is a hackathon organized by UVA's Women in Computing Sciences (WiCS) organization. It is a 2-Day hackathon for people of all backgrounds, especially first-time hackers and those underrepresented in computer science. Participants can work in teams of up to four to create innovative projects and win prizes for their submissions. There will be workshops, speakers, and mini activities throughout the day about city-life, culture, and innovation.
Join us on February 22-23 at Rice Hall!
WiCS is a chapter of ACM-W, a committee that provides opportunities like scholarships to research, conferences, etc. We follow the ACM-W guidelines and add our own twist.
We are a club that supports, celebrates, and encourages the growing community of women in computing. We aim to raise awareness of issues faced by women in technology, in addition to inspiring women to explore educational and professional opportunities in the field through mentorship and service.
A hackathon is a collaborative programming event in which people work together to develop creative solutions to engineering-based problems, usually related to a specific theme or concept. Hack Downtown is a 2-day hackathon organized by UVA's Women in Computing Sciences (WiCS) for people of all backgrounds, especially first-time hackers.
Anyone who is interested in technology and coding can participate. We especially welcome first-time hackers and underrepresented groups in tech.
February 22-23, 2025, at Rice Hall!
No prior programming experience is required. Hack Downtown is a beginner-friendly hackathon!
Over $2500 worth of prizes will be awarded in various categories, including Best Hack Overall, Best UI/UX Hack, and Most Innovative Hack.
Hack Downtown is FREE for all participants, thanks to our amazing sponsors! Participation includes free swag and food throughout the event.
A team can have 1-4 members.
Not to worry! You’ll meet plenty of people when you get here, at our team-building event. Many people go to hackathons without teams, so it’s perfectly normal to go around to people, tell them you’re looking for a team, and ask if you can help out. You can also join a team on our Discord and sign up together on our Devpost.
