About the Hackathon
The 2025 MDC North Women’s Tech Pioneers Hackathon is an empowering, innovation-driven event designed to inspire women in technology. Hosted at Miami Dade College – North Campus, this hackathon fosters creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in the tech industry. Participants will have the opportunity to build impactful projects, network with industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
What makes this hackathon special?
- A Celebration of Women in Tech – This event highlights the achievements, creativity, and leadership of women in STEM.
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment – Participants will be surrounded by mentors, industry leaders, and peers who uplift and inspire.
- Hands-On Learning – Workshops and mentorship sessions will help participants gain new skills in cutting-edge technologies.
- Inclusive & Diverse – Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced coders, fostering a welcoming environment for growth.
Event Schedule
⏰9:00 – 9:30 AM | Check-in
- Participants arrive and check in.
⏰9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Session
- Welcome and overview of the day's agenda.
- Ice-breaker activities, team registrations, and challenge selections.
⏰10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Workshops
- Hands-on sessions to introduce key technologies and tools.
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Team Project Development
- Teams collaborate to create innovative solutions.
- Focus on Innovation, Technical Implementation, and Impact for their final presentations.
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Presentations & Awards
- Winners announced and prizes awarded.
- Recognition of all participants and mentors.
Requirements
Track 1: Cybersecurity
✨ Challenge 1: Defend Like Hedy, Investigate Like Cynthia
✨ Challenge 2: Hack Like Joan, Exploit Like Parisa
Track 2: Software Development
✨Challenge 1: Debug Like Grace, Build Like Dorothy
Track 3: AI and Data Analytics
✨ Challenge 1: Analyze Like Ada , Predict Like Gladys
Prizes
Master of Code
Cyber Sentinel
Insight Seeker
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nelly Delessy
Miami Dade College
George Gabb
Miami Dade College
Johnny Guimaraes
Miami Dade College
Fred Mawudzro
Miami Dade College
Sergio Cobo
Miami Dade College
Martins Idahosa
Miami Dade College
Jose Aparicio Yanes
Miami Dade College
Anthony Lee
Miami Dade College
Michael Walton
Miami Dade College
Joseph Weathers
Miami Dade College
Nelly Delessy-Gassant
Miami Dade College
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
Creativity and originality of the solution -
Technical Implementation
Effectiveness, complexity, and reliability of the solution -
Impact
Overall significance and value of the solution.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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