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MakeMIT is a hardware hackathon that allows undergraduates to showcase their innovative spirit through large-scale projects, ranging from a driver-exhaustion moniter, to a toaster that prints your morning news. Our fast-paced structure produces an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration as makers work in teams of up to five to create their product. MakeMIT provides cutting edge technology, tools, materials, and mentorship, empowering students to turn their crazy ideas into reality.

Schedule

Note: all times are in EST.

March 4th (Thursday)

8-9:00pm Team Formation

March 6th (Saturday)

10-10:45am Opening Ceremony

10:45am Hacking (design) Begins

11:00am-12:00pm Beginners Workshop

March 7th (Sunday)

1pm Hacking (design) Ends

1-3pm Judging + Announcements

3pm Building Phase Begins!

March 13th (Saturday)

10am-5pm Check-In

March 14th (Sunday)

10am-5pm Check-In

March 21st (Sunday)

10am-12pm Judging

12pm-12:30pm Closing Ceremony

FAQ

▾ When is MakeMIT?: This year, we will be extending MakeMIT over 2 weeks (March 6-21) in order to facilitate our new virtual medium. The first weekend, March 6th and 7th, will be the design phase and the 2 weeks following it will be the build phase.
▾ How is MakeMIT going to work these year since it is virtual?: Every team will submit a project proposal March 7th at 1pm and we will choose teams to advance to the build phase where each team will be reimbursed up to $500 for materials and tools to build their project in 2 weeks. Finally, we will judge the creations and announce a winner!
▾ Who can participate?: All undergraduate students are welcome. While we aren’t accepting graduate students as makers, we would love to have graduate students as event volunteers! Contact us to get involved.
▾ How can I access materials or tools to build?: There are many options. MakeMIT will reimburse up to $500 worth of purchased tools and materials that are bought during the make-a-thon. You are free to use any personal tools you currently have access to. Unfortunately, since everything is virtual, you can't be making and inventing in person, but we'll make sure you can do it from where you are!
▾ What if I am a complete beginner?: We'll have mentors with "office hours" for you to ask questions throughout the process! We also have a beginners workshop at the beginning of the make-a-thon to teach participants introductory CADing!
▾ What if I don't have a team?: As always, we will have a team formation event at the beginning of the make-a-thon so you can meet fellow college makers around the world!
▾ How many teams are you planning to accept for the build phase?: We plan to accept 15+ teams for the build phase. This number can be a lot higher depending on the amount of money other teams plan to spend in the build phase.
▾ What goes into a design proposal?: What ever your team needs to propose your design! This can be a full on CAD of your plans or a slideshow of drawings!
▾ Is there a theme this year?: Yes!! We have an optional theme of sustainability this year!
▾What are the prize categories for this year?: More information on this soon!