RU Hacks 2022

Best Use of Google Cloud

Build your hackathon project with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud. See full list of products here: <a href="http://g.co/cloud" target="_blank">g.co/cloud</a>. Learn more about the tools and opportunities with Google Cloud by joining the Google Cloud Student Innovators program - <a href="http://goo.gle/student-innovators" target="_blank">goo.gle/student-innovators</a>. Winners will receive a Google Cloud branded backpack!<br><br>Be sure to redeem your Google Cloud Credits as soon as possible through the <a href="https://hackp.ac/googlecloudcredits" target="_blank">Google Cloud Credit Form</a>. Use the promo code in your pre-event email to access the form! <br>

Best Domain Name from Domain.com

Register a .Tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend for your chance to win an awesome Domain.com branded prize for you and each member of your team! Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. The more creative the domain the better!<br>

Most Creative Use of Twilio

Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using a web service API. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe you'd like to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any Twilio API for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Get started with $50 in free credit!<br>

Best Use of Auth0

Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. <a href="https://mlh.link/auth0-signup" target="_blank">Make your new account today</a> and use any of <a href="https://mlh.link/auth0-docs" target="_blank">the Auth0 APIs</a> for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!<br>

Best Use of MATLAB

MATLAB and Simulink are computational tools used at over 100,000 businesses, government and university sites in over 190 countries. Use MATLAB and/or Simulink exclusively or integrate them into another tool for your next hack to win an exclusive MathWorks branded Wireless YoYo Speaker! You can also claim a free MATLAB software license to get started.<br>

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Best Use of Auth0

Best Use of DeSo

The Wolfram Award

Best Education Hack: Studio Monitor Speaker

Mini Win: Best Project by Youth

Mini Win: Best Beginner

Mini Win: Best Domain Name

Mini Win: Small Team

Mini Win: Longest API Chain

Leading Learners

Best Discord Bot: Gaming Keyboard

Mini Win: Most Engaging Demo Video

Best Implementation of Openscreen’s SDK/API

Best Environmental Hack: Solar Charger Power Bank + Glass Straws + Bee's Wrap

Best Application of DCP API 1st Place

Sublime Prize

Proto.io Prize

Mini Win: Most Number of Coding Languages Used

Mini Win: Most Engaged Hacker

1st Place: Apple IPad Air

The first-place team wins an Apple IPad Air for each group member

2nd Place: Oculus Quest 2 w/ Carrying Case

The first-place team wins an Oculus Quest 2 w/ Carrying Case for each member.

3rd Place: Ninja Airfryer

The second-place team wins an Ninja Airfryer for every group member

Best UX/UI: Drawing Tablet

The winning team's hack is deemed to have the best use of visual design principles and their consideration for user experience. The prize is a Drawing Tablet for each member of the winning team.

Best Application of DCP API 2nd Place

Awarded for the BEST USE/APPLICATION of DCP API! Using DCP, you can bring any of your ideas to life no matter how complex. The limit is your imagination! Prize: The second-place winner(s) will win $250