We established the reverse hackathon to encourage dialogue in and support the development of creative solutions that allow for greater and healthier relationships between people and technology.
Using principles in human-computer interaction, humane design, software development, and tech ethics, Rehack urges participants to think deeply about their interactions with technology and redesign consumer tech products in a more meaningful, socially responsible way. No coding experience is required!
Identify a problem within existing consumer tech - whether it's unintentional bias, flaws in the interface, or other areas in need of attention - and start exploring how you can redesign it.
Work with a design tool or code to prototype your proposed solution. Don't have any experience with prototyping tools? Don't worry, we'll have workshops and mentors to help guide you along the way!
Demo your finalized prototype to our panel of judges in a format of your choice to get feedback and win prizes!
For first reverse hackathon will have a focus on mental health. How do we redesign technology to be healthier for users? How can we combat depression, loneliness, and inauthenticity many experience when using technology? How can we leverage an interdisciplinary dialogue from college students of diverse majors, not just technical ones, to solve these problems? If this sounds like something you want to tackle, apply to Rehack below!
APPLY NOWRehack will take place Fall 2019 in the Friend Center for Engineering Education at Princeton University (65 Olden St, Princeton, NJ 08540). You can find travel directions at https://www.princeton.edu/meet-princeton/visit-us.
Rehack is here to help students critically examine technology through an interdisciplinary lens while familiarizing themselves with the product development process of consumer software. All students (undergraduate + graduate) of all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply! Unlike a traditional hackathon, being technical is not required to succeed at Rehack.
Unfortunately, Rehack is only open to students. However, feel free to come out in April to see the finished projects, and if you would like to be a mentor, please contact us via the form near the bottom of this site. We thank you for your interest and hope that we can accommodate you in the future!
Rehack itself is completely free! We provide WiFi, food swag, and workplaces :) We will also try our best to provide travel reimbursements for participants coming from other schools.
Rehack will last one full Saturday. You should arrive by 10:00 am on the day of the event, but registration will begin at 9:00 am and our welcome session will start at 10:00 am, so you should try to get to Princeton as soon as you can on Saturday morning.
- Student ID (to check in)
- Laptop
- Phone
- Chargers (laptop, phone, etc.)
- Headphones if you wish
- Prepare for 30-60 degree weather
- Because it’s a one day event, you don’t have to bring sleeping equipment or toiletries unless you’re staying the night before or after
Don't worry, we'll have a team formation session and an ideation session to kick off the event. We'll also have workshops throughout the event to provide you with guidance and mentorship as you come up with solutions! In addition, registration will act as a mingle session and our Slack (the main communication platform during the event) will also have channels for introductions, team formations, and meeting new friends!
Contact us with your question! Email us at rehack@princeton.edu or fill in the contact form near the bottom of this site.
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