ACM Codeathon Fall 2025
ACM Codeathon!
October 27th - November 10th
Rules
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Codeathon! Here is some important information:
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All skill levels and majors are welcome, however teams should have at least one CS major and at least one non-CS major! Judging will be based on execution and creativity, not complexity.
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Entries must be submitted before our Nov 10th meeting.
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All teams are required to give a short demonstration of their project at the judging meeting.
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There will be free snacks provided at both the kickoff and the judging ceremony.
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Teams have a maximum size of 3.
More information will be available closer to the judging date, so keep checking back!
Theme:
Solve a Truman Problem!
Solve any problem at Truman State University!
Prizes
There will be 2 awards given to 2 different projects. The awards are:
First Place – $50 Gift Card Awarded to the project that scores the highest based on the judging criteria. This project will stand out in terms of technical execution, creativity, alignment with the theme, and overall user experience.
Second Place – $30 Gift Card Awarded to the project with the second-highest overall score. This project will also demonstrate strong technical and creative qualities, along with a clear connection to the theme.
Grading Rubrics
Software Solution Judging Rubric
| Criteria | Description | Max Points |
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| Technical Implementation | Consider project’s code quality, performance, complexity, and use of technologies. | 10 |
| Use of AI | Was AI used in a new or clever way? Was discipline/field knowledge required to work effectively? (Note: Do not penalize students that did not use AI.) | 5 |
| Creativity | Is the solution original and unique? Is it innovative? | 10 |
| Theme | How well does the solution align with the theme? | 5 |
| User Experience | Is the interface intuitive and easy to use? | 5 |
| Functionality & Completion | Does the project work as intended? Is it complete? Did the group discuss future plans? | 5 |
Total Possible Score: /40
Business Solution Judging Rubric
| Criteria | Description | Max Points |
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| Problem | Significance of the problem being addressed | 5 |
| Problem | Ability of solution to solve the problem | 5 |
| Market | Target market is significant and well-defined | 5 |
| Competition | Does the solution have potential to beat competition? | 5 |
| Value Creation/Sustainability | Solution will be successful and long-lived. For non-profits: Will expenses be covered? | 5 |
| Q&A | Ability of the presenters to answer questions | 5 |
| Overall Presentation | Consider presentation flow, speaker clarity, audience interaction, etc. | 5 |
Total Possible Score: /35
Presentation Format
- 3 minutes - Pitch (slides optional)
- 5 minutes - Software demo
- Remaining time - Q&A
Submission Form
Here is the submission link for the Codeathon!
