What is Abstraction Hackathon?

Abstraction Hackathon is Calvin University's annual collegiate hackathon, where students come together to engage in a collaborative computer programming. This year, Abstraction Hackathon is being held on March 21-22, 2025.

• Impact and Meaningfulness - 20%
  Does the project address a significant real-world problem and contribute to societal good?
• Innovation & Creativity - 20%
  Is the idea unique, original, or a novel approach to solving an issue?
• Technical Implementation - 15%
  How well is the project executed? Is the code efficient, scalable, and well-structured?
• User Experience & Design - 15%
  Is the project visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly?
• Team Collaboration & Effort - 10%
  Did the team demonstrate strong teamwork and balanced contributions from all members?
• Presentation & Communication - 10%
  Did the team effectively articulate their idea, problem, and solution? Was the demo clear and engaging? NOTE: Due to time constraints, the presentations will be a maximum of 3 minutes, including questions.
• Faith Integration - 10%
  How well does the project incorporate faith-based principles, ethics, or a mission-driven purpose?