Every year, UCR’s Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) work together to host one of the biggest technical events in the area. It’s the time and place to be at if you want to finally start that one project that’s been at the back of your mind, or if you want to start learning something new hands-on. As the Inland Empire’s premiere hackathon, Citrus Hack is where you want to be from April 9th to April 11th this upcoming spring.
But what exactly is Citrus Hack?
Citrus Hack is a hackathon!
What’s a hackathon?
I’ll answer this for you!
No, the goal isn’t to hack into a server, or infiltrate a bank database, or crack passcodes. A hackathon is an event, which can last anywhere from twelve hours to forty-eight (or even longer!) where people gather to collaborate on different projects, usually tech-related, for judging, personal career development, public exhibition, just for fun, or any and all of the above. They’re usually hosted by schools for students, and tech companies for their employees, and you can participate by yourself or in teams typically capping at four members. They usually take place over the weekend, as the limited time you have to submit your project means that everyone is getting a little less sleep than usual. Hackathons are where both innovation and invention are encouraged, and it’s also a place to learn and practice skills you might not have time otherwise to do.
Hackathons are great places to compete, build, network, learn, and so much more. If you’re interested in attending one, sign up for the Inland Empire’s premiere collegiate hackathon Citrus Hack today!