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HackTSU 2023

  Houston
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HackTSU 2023

About This Hackathon

About the challenge Three beginner-friendly challenges covering different discplines of software engineering.
(Challange #1) A TSU Website Redesign
Texas Southern University is looking to update its current website to provide a better user expereince and improve the overall look and feel of the site. The university wants to attract more studnets and showcase its programs and iniatives in a modern, user-friendly way. The university has recruited students to redesign the webiste, with a focus on improving the user experience, navigation and overall aesthetic. Participants should create a wireframe mockup of the website, takig into account the university's goals, target audience, and current branding.   
(Challenge #2) A Study App
Many university students struggle with forming productive study habits and finding study partners. Texas Southern University wants to help its students overcome these challenges by developing a study app that allows students to connect with one another. Participants will be tasked with creating a mobile app that helps university students form study groups, develop productive study habits and track their progress. The app should allow students to set study goals and recieve reminders and incentives for staying on track.  
(Challenge #3) Recruitment & Outreach
The computer science department at Texas Southern University wants to increase its recruitment efforts to local high scools. To achieve this goal, they need to understand the factors that influence high school students to choose computer science as a major. A survey was conducted and 1000 responses were recieved from various highschools in the area. A dummy dataset has been provided along with a data dictionary. Participants will be tasked to analyze the provided data and build a predictive model that can identify the factors that influence highschool students to choose computer science as a major. Students will also be expected to create a data visualiation dashboard that summarizes their findings and provides insights into the key drivers of computer science enrollment. Get started Check https://ndu-nwogu.github.io/tsu_hackathon_website for more information.

  Event Dates
Feb. 11, 2023
  Location

3009 Eagle St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

  Organizer

Texas Southern University

  Prizes

$0

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