STEM Connect Hackathon Templates

Welcome to the official repository for the STEM Connect Hackathon Fall 2025 starter templates! This repository provides a foundation for your hackathon projects, allowing you to jumpstart development and focus on building innovative solutions.

About the Hackathon

The STEM Connect Hackathon (formerly SASEhack) is a beginner-friendly, hybrid hackathon open to all undergraduate college students in the US. It's a fantastic opportunity to collaborate on creating innovative solutions for real-world challenges, with a special theme for 2025: "To You, 5 Years From Now".

• Dates: September 19 – 22, 2025
• Format: Remote hackathon with opportunities for in-person presentations at the STEM Connect national convention in Pittsburgh.
• Prizes: Over $3,500 in cash prizes across various categories including Grand Prize, Best First-Hackathon Hack, Best Non-AI Hack, Best Front-End Design, and Best Hardware Hack.
• Sign Up: Register on the official Devpost page.

For full details on the schedule, rules, and judging criteria, please visit the official STEM Connect Hackathon Devpost page.

➡️ IMPORTANT: Don't forget to sign up on both Devpost and the Google Form !

Available Templates

This repository contains the following templates to get you started:

• stem-connect-backend-template/: A simple and lightweight backend server using Python and Flask. It's a great starting point for building a REST API for your application.
• stem-connect-frontend-template/: A modern frontend application template built with React and Vite. It's set up for a fast development experience and a beautiful user interface.

⚙️ How to Use

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jerhe3/STEMConnect-Hackathon-Templates.git

2. Navigate to a template directory: Choose the template that best fits your project needs.

   # For the backend
   cd STEMConnect-Hackathon-Templates/stem-connect-backend-template
   
   # For the frontend
   cd STEMConnect-Hackathon-Templates/stem-connect-frontend-template

3. Follow the instructions in the template's README: Each template directory has its own README.md with detailed instructions on how to install dependencies and run the development server.

Good luck, and we can't wait to see what you build!

🔗 Helpful Links

Main Devpost: STEMConnect Hackathon 2025

Registration Form: Google Form

Discord Server: Discord Invite

Documentation:

React Docs

Tailwind CSS Docs

Flask Docs