Call for Code is a challenge that asks developers to create AI, Cloud, Data, IoT, or blockchain solutions for global disaster relief. Hardware projects are highly encouraged. This joint project supports the UN Human Rights office and The International Network of The American Red Cross, and is being sponsored by IBM. IDEAS is collaborating with SJ Hacks, the Colleges of Business and Engineering, other student orgs, and startup sponsors to host our own Call for Code event at SJSU as a two-day hackathon. Prizes include $1,000 prize for the top hardware project.

Speakers

  • Sean Lanthier: Retired Paramedic/Firefighter, startup co-founder of IncidentAid. Sean has experience judging a humanitarian Hackathon last spring at Santa Clara University where he continues to be involved providing workshops for students. He's recently participated in a mobile communications disaster drill at NASA.

  • Oscar Garcia: Former President of Mountain View's Chamber of Commerce. CEO of Aspira, a company that helps students and professionals develop their online professional presence.

Collaborators

  • Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

  • Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering

  • IDEAS at SJSU

  • SJ Hacks

  • Spartan Hyperloop

  • Society of Women Engineers

  • Tau Beta Phi

Sponsors

  • IBM – prizes, food, IBM Cloud credit, and swag sponsorship

  • Codes and Modules – three IoT circuit boards for hackathon use

  • Sierra Circuits – $1,000 prize for best hardware project

  • Smartex – $400 for best chat app for natural disaster
  • Ambii – music streaming host for event

Projects created from this challenge are highly encouraged to enter the Call for Code challenge! Please note that winning this hackathon itself will not affect entry into the main Call for Code challenge.

Register for the Global Call for Code Challenge and Get Started with IBM Cloud: http://ibm.biz/callforcodesjsu

Eligibility

Every San Jose State Student is eligible.

Requirements

  • Your submissions are required to use IBM cloud.
  • A description of your project is required on the Devpost, including what technologies you used and the core idea. It should also explain what real-world problem it solves related to disaster management.

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Prizes

$1,500 in prizes
Best Hardware Hack
1 winner

Best use of hardware for disaster relief.

Best Chat App
1 winner

Best Chat App for disaster relief.

First place
1 winner

Second Place
1 winner

Third Place
1 winner

Fourth Place
1 winner

Fifth Place
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Juanita Dion

Juanita Dion
IBM

Daryl Pereira

Daryl Pereira
IBM

Leonart

Leonart
IBM

Upkar

Upkar
IBM

Code and Modules

Code and Modules

Marek

Marek
IBM

Tommy

Tommy
IBM

Angie

Angie
IBM

Saishruthi

Saishruthi
IBM

Kevin

Kevin
IBM

Srini

Srini
IBM

Josh

Josh
IBM

Swetha

Swetha
IBM

Judging Criteria

  • Real world application
  • Working project

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