Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can participate?

  Both college graduate and undergraduate students currently LIVING IN THE US. Max 4 per team.
  

• Are there any costs associated?

  Zero. No registration fees. 

• Do I need to register?

  Yes! Registration is required as space is limited and registration will close once it is filled. 

• When and where is Hack@CEWIT?

  Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event is in-person at the CEWIT building in Stony Brook University Research and Development Park. The event kicks off Friday afternoon at 5pm EST and ends on Sunday by 1pm EST.

• Is this a virtual event?

  No, this event will be held in-person at the CEWIT building in Stony Brook University Research and Development Park.

• What is CEWIT?

  The Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) is a New York State-designated next generation research and education facility at Stony Brook University specializing in emerging, critical information technologies.

• Will there be multiple prize categories?

  Yes! They will be annouced at the event. 

• What are the rules?

  As a Major League Hacking member event, Hack@CEWIT is adopting MLH's Code of Conduct.

  Please also view the CEWIT Hacker Rules.

• What kind of activities will there be?

  Tech talks and deep-dive workshops to improve your skills and learn new programs while meeting fellow hackers, mentors, and companies looking to recruit their next generation of talent + games, and multimedia experiences.

• What if I do not have a team or an idea?

  The Hack@CEWIT team and our mentors will be available to help build teams and kick-start ideas.

• How can I get involved?

  Interested in sponsoring Hack@CEWIT or contributing to the program? Contact us at hack@cewit.org