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View our 2021 programme below.
WEEK 1
Sunday, June 6
Attend our first Innovative Speaker session to learn about real-world scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs that are changing the world through their innovations.
Join us for a fun and informative first event for SRHacks. We will be discussing the competition format and announce any important information our competitors will need to know.
Open to registrants only.
The competition period officially begins. All registered participants will receive an email with information about both Engineering and Coding categories, as well as other important details.
Have a question? Email uoftsr.virtualhelpdesk@gmail.com
The Virtual Help Desk will open at 3PM and stay open until the end of the competition period.
Wednesday, June 9
Need help? Not sure what to do? Show up to our 90-minute help sessions and talk to a mentor for assistance on any aspect of your project.
Saturday, June 12
Learn the basics of coding with Microsoft MakeCode at this workshop led by Surath Gomis. You will learn about creating functions, if statements, and more.
Learn about how a professional engineer designs something from the idea into a prototype! This workshop will be led by Ben Drakich who will talk about the ideation process, service environment, and more.
WEEK 2
Sunday, June 13
Competitors will be able to start submitting their projects online. There is only ONE submission form for both engineering and coding categories.
Get hands-on as we show you how to create your own water-powered hydraulic machine in this workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to provide your own materials for this workshop. Please find more detail about this workshop here.
Need help? Not sure what to do? Show up to our 90-minute help sessions and talk to a mentor for assistance on any aspect of your project.
Wednesday, June 16
Need help? Not sure what to do? Show up to our 90-minute help sessions and talk to a mentor for assistance on any aspect of your project.
WEEK 3
Sunday, June 20
Need help? Not sure what to do? Show up to our 90-minute help sessions and talk to a mentor for assistance on any aspect of your project.
Friday, June 20
Competitors will not be able to submit after the deadline. There is only ONE submission form for both engineering and coding categories.
The competition period officially ends. All registered participants must submit their projects by 8PM at the link provided.
WEEK 4
Sunday, June 27
Attend our second Innovative Speaker session to learn about real-world scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs that are changing the world through their innovations.
The top 5 finalists for both engineering and coding categories will be announced. Finalists will receive an email with more information.
All competitors will receive an email with feedback and comments from judges about their projects.
Saturday, July 3
Join us as we support our finalists and watch them battle it out in one final round to determine the winner! Top 5 competitors in both engineering and coding categories will be doing live presentations to showcase their work to both our judges and wider community.
All are welcome to attend.