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Hardware from A to Z
- At HackUMass we not only focus on creating a collaborative
- environment for developers/engineers to create awesome software
- projects, but also give all the tools that you will need to
- create awesome hardware hacks! With Arduinos, Raspberry Pis,
- circuit components, quadcopters, Oculus Rifts, and more, we have
- the hardware, you have the ideas, so come bring them to life at
- HackUMass.
+ At HackUMass, we foster collaboration among developers and engineers,
+ empowering them to craft outstanding software and hardware projects.
+ Our extensive toolkit includes everything from Arduinos and Raspberry
+ Pis to quadcopters and Oculus Rifts. With the resources in hand and
+ your creative ideas, let's bring them to life at HackUMass!
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Creative Hackers
- Our hackers come from all around the country and from many
- diverse backgrounds. Veteran hackers, first-timers, developers,
- engineers, entrepreneurs, and even non-tech majors -- this is
- who we are. Our goal is to bring together and inspire hackers
- from every background and provide opportunities to continue
- growing in diversity. Come with friends, make new friends, join
- 800 other participants in one of the biggest and best hackathons
- in New England.
+ HackUMass welcomes hackers of all backgrounds and experience
+ levels - from veterans to newcomers, developers to entrepreneurs.
+ Our aim is to unite and inspire a diverse community. Join 800
+ participants in one of New England's top hackathons. Come make
+ new connections and be part of something special.
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- Tired of hacking in some old gym? Say no more! HackUMass is hosted
- in the Integrative Learning Center (ILC), one of the newest
- state-of-the-art academic buildings at UMass Amherst. Within the
- walls of the four-story 173,000 sq. ft. structure, the ILC
- provides 2,000 seats and plenty of spaces for hacking, sleeping,
- yoga, Super Smash Bros, and much more! As one of the largest
- research universities in New England, we take our hacking spaces
- seriously, and we hope you like it.
+ Tired of the same old gym-based hacking? Say no more! HackUMass takes
+ place in the cutting-edge Integrative Learning Center (ILC) at
+ UMass Amherst. This state-of-the-art, four-story, 173,000 sq. ft.
+ facility offers 2,000 seats and ample space for hacking, rest, yoga,
+ Super Smash Bros, and more. As one of New England's biggest research
+ universities, we're serious about our hacking spaces, and we think
+ you'll love it.
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#1
dining service in the nation!
- And as a participant of HackUMass you will get access to all of
- our top-rated dining halls and other dining facilities. Have any
- special dietary restrictions? Not to worry! We accommodate all
- dietary restrictions.
+ As a HackUMass participant, you'll enjoy access to our highly-rated
+ dining halls and other facilities. Any dietary restrictions? No problem!
+ We cater to all special dietary needs.
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Generous Sponsors
- HackUMass wouldn't happen without the support of our awesome
- sponsors. From startups to big-name brands, we work with the
- innovators and the makers. Workshops, tech talks, sweet prizes,
- swag, mini-competitions, hardware/APIs -- we partner with the best
- in the industry to make this event come to life. Check out some of
- this year's sponsors below (and make sure to say thanks if you see
- them!). Note: If you are a company interested in sponsoring our
- event send us an e-mail at team@hackumass.com and we can get
- you connected with one of our sponsorship team members.
+ HackUMass thrives with the support of our diverse incredible sponsors,
+ ranging from startups to industry giants. They bring you workshops,
+ tech talks, prizes, swag, and more. Check out this year's sponsors below
+ (and make sure to say thanks to them)! If your company is interested in
+ sponsoring, reach out to us at team@hackumass.com.