[hak-uh-thon]
noun
An event that gathers programmers with different abilities to "hack" and create a project in a limited amount of time.
PixelHacks was founded as the Bay Area's first student-run, all-female high school hackathon. It was a 24-hour, overnight hackathon as attendees work to build a software project that addresses a real-world problem. Our mission is to encourage women to pursue computing and technology and promote diversity in this ever-growing field. PixelHacks has welcomed hundreds of attendees since 2017!
10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM - Team Formation
11:00 AM - Workshop with Anjana Manian from DIYA Research
12:00 PM - Intro to Android App Inventor Mobile App Dev with Isita
12:00 PM - Intro to Apple Swift Mobile App Dev with Aanvi
01:00 PM - Intro to Web Dev workshop with Gavin Hung
02:30 PM - Workshop with Fatima Taj from Yelp
03:00 PM - Women in Tech Panel
04:15 PM - AI4ALL Workshop with Isita
05:00 to 08:00 PM - Independent Work time
08:00 PM - Workshop with Krish Munot from Freight Train
09:00 PM - Movie Watch Party!
06:00 AM - Zoom Meeting Opens - Last Minute Work Time
10:00 AM - Final Submissions Due
11:00 AM - Hackathon Bonding Games
01:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
02:00 PM - Pixelhacks VI Ends
PixelHacks VI will be hosted virtually this year via Zoom from March 26 to 27, 2022!!
Register here!
You don't need to have a team formed beforehand - you can form teams during the hackathon. Each team can have 2 to 4 individuals.
Absolutely not! There will also be workshops where you can improve your skills, mentors throughout the hackathon to help you personally, and you can also learn from other students!
This event, including all swag and prizes, is completely free!
We welcome any high school student who identifies as female or non-binary! Since we are virtual international and national applicants are encouraged!
Apply to volunteer with us here!
Isita is a senior at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. Her belief in the power of girls in STEM led her to want to help promote this mission with PixelHacks. She plans to pursue science and technology in college and beyond!
Yana is in 12th grade at Monta Vista High School. She hopes to educate other girls on STEAM-related opportunities and work with other females who prove that success in this field is tangible. In the future, she aspires to become a neonatal surgeon.
Aanvi is in 11th grade at Irvington High School and has been on PixelHacks Technology this last year. She loves to spend her time her time competing in hackathons and volunteering at non-profits. She hopes to help empower and contribute to the female tech community.
Riya is in 12th grade at Monta Vista High School. She has been on the PixelHacks team for over a year and is very glad to have the opportunity to make an impact by bridging the gender gap through PixelHacks. In the future, she plans to go into the medical field.
Ankita is a junior at Presentation High School. Her passion for bridging the gender gap in STEM by advocating for quality education and gender equality worldwide led her to help promote the mission of PixelHacks. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of technology and business.
Chloe is in 12th grade at Burlingame High School. She wants to help bridge the gender gap in tech and empower females in STEM to pursue their passions. In the future, she plans on exploring the intersection between design, tech, and AI.
Jennifer is in 12th grade at Silver Creek High School and on PixelHacks Marketing for 1 year.
Jasmita is in 12th grade at Monta Vista High School. She is excited to be able to inspire women in STEM and help other girls who are interested in technology as well. In the future, she wants to major in Computer Science.
Manasvi is in 12th grade at Cupertino High School. She is very excited to help organize PixelHacks VI this year and believes it is very empowering to be part of a female-powered team, especially in STEM. In the future, she plans to join a field that revolves around technology and economics.
Suranjana is in 12th grade at Cupertino High School and on PixelHacks Sponsorship for 1 year.
Emily is in 10th grade at Harker High School and on PixelHacks Operation for 1 year.
