Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Both graduate and undergraduate students. Max 4 per team.

What should I bring?

Yourself, a valid student ID, your laptop, phone, and chargers as well as extra clothes, sleeping bag, and blankets to keep yourself comfortable for the weekend.

Is food provided?

Yes. We provide various snacks, beverages and meals throughout the whole event but you are allowed to bring your own food, if desired.

Are there any costs associated?

Zero. No registration, parking, equipment, meals or amenities fees.

When and where is Hack@CEWIT?

President's Day Weekend, Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art CEWIT building located in Stony Brook University's R&D Park, 1500 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794-6040.

How can I get there?

Options include Stony Brook University's R&D Park shuttle (see schedule); Hack@CEWIT shuttle bus (to and from campus and to the LIRR station). Driving? Parking is both available and free!

Do you reimburse travel?

No, we do not reimburse travel expenses. We hope to be able to do so at future hackathons.

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.

What are the competition categories?

The 2020 theme is Robotics, IoT, Machine Learning, Big Data and Health Care. Teams will compete for points throughout the hack and for over $5K in prizes for the most innovative, ambitious, original, health-conscious, and industry-applicable projects.

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, gurus, and companies looking to recruit their next generation of talent + games, and multimedia experiences. View the event schedule for more details!

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

The Hack@CEWIT team and our hacker gurus will be on site 24/7 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, 631-216-7018.