Step 5: Sprint to the Finish - AIVIA™ Hackathon Build & Judging Details

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AIVIA™ Hackathon – Project Building & Judging

Prep → Team → Build → Judge → Showcase


After team formation, it’s time to collaborate and bring your AI-augmented solution to life!


Choose Your Sprint Path


Sprint 1: Core Logic (Proof of Concept)

Build a CLI in Jupyter Notebook that demonstrates your project’s fundamental capabilities.

Perfect for: Algorithm-focused teams who want to prove concept viability

Sprint 2: Full Experience (UI + Usability)

Create an interactive Streamlit dashboard with polished UI and real-world usability.

Perfect for: Teams aiming for deployment-ready solutions



Note: You can complete Sprint 1 only, Sprint 2 only, or both. Projects are judged holistically - exceptional Sprint 1 work can absolutely win! You can also build without showcasing for learning and portfolio development.


Support:

Use STEM-Away® sessions for technical help and check-ins. Connect with mentors via the Mentor Marketplace for targeted advice.



Judging & Submission Requirements

To enter the final showcase, your team must submit the following by Aug 31st:

1. Team Deliverables:

  • Your completed project (one or both sprints)
  • A team demo video (max 5 minutes; highlight both teamwork and your solution)

2. Individual Deliverables:

  • Each team member must complete an AIVIA™ Mode 2 evaluation to demonstrate personal mastery of the project.

3. Optional:

  • Submit a short project blog or reflection to be featured in STEM-Away®’s spotlight series.

Judging Criteria

Not all items need to be fully addressed — we’ll consider your project holistically, and excellence in any area can stand out.

Area What We’re Looking For
Team Collaboration Diverse skills, peer learning, shared ownership
Creative Use of GenAI Novel, human-augmented applications of GenAI
Technical Rigor Sound architecture, clear limitations, quality code
Usability & Design Intuitive interfaces, explainable outputs
Real-World Impact Relevance to the domain, meaningful potential
Individual Mastery Mode 2 evaluation shows deep system understanding
Storytelling & Insight Clear “what & why,” plus lessons learned

Special Recognition: Exceptional AI tool usage (creative prompts, multi-tool integration) earns AI Pioneer awards.




Why This Hackathon is Different


Individual Growth

Personal mastery recognized alongside team success

Explainability First

Clear thinking valued over complex code

Transparent AI

Human-centered solutions over pure automation

Next Steps

Step 1: Overview
Step 2: Explore Projects
Step 3: Prep & Qualification
Step 4: Team Formation
Step 5: You Are Here

Your Action Items:

  1. Meet your team and confirm your project
  2. Build together—reach out for help when needed
  3. Prepare your team submission + individual Mode 2 evaluations by August 31st


Stay tuned for the final showcase & judging announcements!