Hack to the Beat is a free, 24-hour hackathon open to coders of all backgrounds and proficiencies. We aim to inspire all coders with a special focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive space for minorities in the CS field. Our Hackathon will be hosted from 8:00am February 21st to 5:00pm 22nd in Rice Hall, during which coders will form teams to develop creative solutions to retro-music prompts. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided along with a variety of both technical and non-technical workshops for all participants. Hackers will have their projects be evaluated by a panel of judges and compete for un-BEATable prizes!Visit Our Website:https://wicshacks-oss.github.io/WiCSHackathon2025/Join Our Discord:https://discord.gg/a5tDBsUt3GRegister for the Hackathon:https://tally.so/r/D4kEANFAQSWhat is a Hackathon?A hackathon is a collaborative programming event in which people work together to develop creative solutions to engineering-based problems, usually related to a specific theme or conceptWho can participate?All college students, including first-time hackers, are welcomeDo I need to know how to code?No prior programming experience is required. Hack to the Beat is a beginner-friendly hackathon!How much does it cost to attend?Hack to the Beat is FREE for all participants, thanks to your amazing sponsors! Participation includes free swag and food throughout the eventHow many people can be on a team?A team can have 1-4 membersWhat if I don't have a team?Not to worry! You’ll meet people when you get there. Everybody’s very friendly. A lot of people go to hackathons without teams. So it’s perfectly normal to go around to people, tell them you’re looking for a team, and ask if you can help out. Hackathons will often run team-matching sessions at the start to help you meet people. To get a head start, join our discord to meet other hackers. PROTIP: Invite your friends to come to the hackathon too! That way you’re guaranteed to have at least one familiar face