3rd Annual FHS.hacks()

May 19-21, 2023

About

About FHS.hacks()

FHS.hacks() is Franklin High School’s annual hackathon. A hackathon is an opportunity where students get together to develop creative solutions to real world problems. During the hackathon, students will get access to mentors, information sessions, other student coders, as well as “hacking” time to turn their ideas into reality. FHS.hacks() is open to all high school students from anywhere in the US with competitive and innovative spirits. Whether you’re a new coder or a seasoned hacker, come join the FHS WARRIORS for a weekend of learning, connection, and fun!

Theme

This year's theme is centered around

Passion, Service, and Technology.

Tracks

Passion
Service
Technology

EVENT SCHEDULE

**Bring your phone for fun and games!**

Event

Opening Ceremony

  • Start: 5:00 PM EST
  • End: 5:45 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live
Event

Hacking Begins

  • Start: 5:45 PM EST
Event

Team Building

  • Start: 5:45 PM EST
  • End: 6:45 PM EST


  • Location: Discord - Invitation will be sent to participants
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Information Session - Technology at Franklin Food Bank

Barry Gilmore

Initially this presentation will provide background on Franklin Food Bank and the important impact it is having across Franklin Township and neighboring communities. Then we will discuss the technology which is currently enabling the Food Bank's operations, and progress to key areas where FFB is seeking new technology / new solutions.

  • Start: 12:00 PM EST
  • End: 12:45 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live
Event

Information Session - Quantum Computing Principles and Applications

Hayagreev Shankar Karthik

Quantum code, quantum gates, superposition, entanglement, quantum encryption, quantum teleportation, and other quantum principles.

  • Start: 1:00 PM EST
  • End: 1:45 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live
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Information Session - Journey to Data Scientist

Maya R. Walton

This presentation will detail the unique journey I took to become a data scientist. A journey that all started with an enthusiastic teacher that came to my 10th grade science classroom and convinced me to think about engineering, spanned through two degrees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and has landed me seemingly the perfect job working for a medical research company from the comfort of my home every day.

  • Start: 2:15 PM EST
  • End: 3:15 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live
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Information Session - 5G Protocol Software

Priya Rajan

  • Start: 3:45 PM EST
  • End: 4:45 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live
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Submissions Deadline

  • Submit By: 12:00 PM EST
  • Location: Devpost
Event

Closing Ceremony

  • Start: 4:00 PM EST
  • End: 4:30 PM EST
  • Location: Zoom - Links will be sent out to participants. Others can join on Youtube Live

Why You Should Join?

01

Great Information Sessions

With sessions like 5G Protocol Software and Quantum Computing Principles, everyone is bound to learn something new at this year's hackathon.

02

Networking Opportunity

Find people who share your passion and curiosity for Computer Science through team building sessions.

03

Annual Event

This is Franklin High School's third hackathon! Join us for the start of something amazing.

Who’s Speaking

Here are our information session hosts!

Team

Maya R. Walton

Data Scientist at TriNetX
Team

Hayagreev Shankar Karthik

FHS Student, QxQ Quantum Computing alum
Team

Priya Rajan

Director of Engineering at Qualcomm
Team

Barry Gilmore

Franklin Food Bank Board President

Event Sponsors

This event wouldn't be possible without these sponsors

Client
Client

Get In Touch

  • Email address

    austinhwang18@gmail.com

  • Location

    Virtual!