HCPSS to Host ‘HoCo Hacks’ Coding Competition, April 16
March 23rd, 2016
Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane in Ellicott City
Students from all Howard County high schools are invited to compete in the “HoCo Hacks” computer coding competition. This free event will take place on April 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane in Ellicott City.
Students may compete in teams of two–three or individually. Competitors vie to complete a coding challenge based on a theme to be presented at the event. Challenges will be in three categories:mobile, PC/Mac and hardware-based. Products will be judged on complexity, relevance to the theme, creativity, practicality and intangible factors. Lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided for the participants.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The event will feature a lecture on programming principles from Dr. Lisa Singh, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University.
Register at http://thehocohacks.weebly.com.