Facial Recognition Hackathon 2019

It's time once again for the 5th annual TXSTHack! This year, we're putting together 8 teams of Communication Design, Computer Science, and Business students to work together on solving a problem using Facial Recognition and Augmented Reality! If you've put dog ears on your face with SnapChat filters, you've got the idea :) Both days, we'll have industry experts available to you as mentors on Day 1 and Judges on Day 2. We take over the 3rd floor of the Art Building, play loud music, drink lots of coffee and have a ton of fun. For an idea of what went on at previous year's events, check out #txsthack on Instagram and Twitter.   Each team will be made up of 2 ComDes, 2 Computer Science, and 2 Business students. If you have a team already or if you would like to be put on a team with your friends, sign up first, then email gl16@txstate.edu with who you want to be placed with. Sponsors and Judges:SchwabHandsomeFjord (an Accenture subsidiary)USAAMoodMeLogic Information Systems Schedule Day 1:9am: Kickoff (you'll learn the challenge here)10am-noon: Working TimeNoon: lunch Time!1pm: Working Time6pm: DinnerSchedule Day 2:9am: Working TimeNoon: Lunch Time4pm-7pm: Presentation Time7:30pm: Awards Location:We'll be taking over the entire 3rd Floor of the JCM building (Art Buildling next to the President's House), so we'll have workspaces for all the teams.   FAQs What if I've never done a hackathon before or worry I don't have the skills?No problem! This event is for everyone, regardless of ability. We'll put freshmen on teams with seniors so you get to learn from each other. Is the event really free?Yep, it's free! Do I get fed?Yes! we feed you meals and snacks all day long, both days! Do I have to stay the whole time both days?Yes, this is a team sport so everyone needs to be there the whole time. Can I join a team with my friends?Yes! You can request to work on the same team, just have team members sign up, then email gl16@txstate.edu to confirm they want to be on the same team.  What do I need to bring?We have Macintosh computers with Creative Suite, Office and other software preloaded in all the rooms. You can bring your own computer as well to work if you prefer. Other than that, you're good! Do you have to be a student at Texas State University?Yes, all team members must be currently enrolled as Texas State University Students. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Email gl16@txstate.edu for any questions