HackHERS is a hackathon geared towards women. We allow people of all genders to participate because closing the gender gap in technology is an issue that everyone needs to partake in. There are so many reasons why more women should be involved in tech, yet there are still barriers present to this day that contribute to underrepresentation. By organizing this event, we work to close this gender gap.

Yes! It is very important to us that all genders work together and build awesome projects! However, please consider our mission statement before registering and know that by participating in our event, you pledge to follow our Code of Conduct.

OF COURSE! A hackathon provides the perfect environment to learn how to code. As long as you have an open mind and are willing to learn, we guarantee you will get something out of it. We also tailor HackHERS to be beginner-friendly, so we will be providing workshops all throughout the day, and there will be volunteer and mentors ready to answer any questions you may have.

Applications for hackers will close a week before the event!!! You can apply here!.

Nope! Participating in HackHERS is free of cost.

HackHERS will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the College Avenue Student Center at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.

If you are planning on driving, there will be event parking available. Non-Rutgers students may park at Lots 26, Lots 30 or College Avenue Deck. A parking registration link will be sent out closer to the hackathon date. Until this form is completed, their vehicles are not registered and guests may receive a citation. Special event parking and special event permits are only for visitors to the University which does not include free metered parking. Rutgers students with registered vehicles are NOT allowed to park in these lots.

At most teams can have 4 people. You can have your teammates in mind before the event, or you can find a team during our team formation activity before and after opening ceremony!

Unfortunately, due to Rutgers policy, we cannot allow high schoolers to attend HackHERS :( However we will still encourage and support you to learn and build to your heart’s content on your own! You are more than welcome to email us and ask any questions about how to get started.

Unfortunately, due to Rutgers administration policy, we are unable to provide travel reimbursements or buses to HackHERS. We are willing to work with you and/or your group to arrange cheap travel to the event. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Remember to bring a valid student or goverment-issued ID for admission and anything you need to hack away!

Diano is our mascot, and she isn't just any dinosaur. She's a dinosaur that hacks. Why wouldn't you love a dinosaur that also hacks?

Absolutely! If you want to sponsor us, please email rutgers.hackhers@gmail.com

Yes! We welcome all regardless of gender who want to help. We appreciate all who want to support our cause. Mentors help hackers during the event with any technical questions they might have. Volunteers support the organizing team during the hackathon with various tasks.