Code Girls is hosting our annual virtual programming competition for middle- and high-school female and nonbinary students in October 3rd from 12-5pm EST over Zoom. The competition will feature a programming round with two divisions, beginner and intermediate, as well as an optional design round. No prior coding competition experience is necessary! See below for more details.
| 12:00-12:15pm | Opening remarks + design round intro (15 min) |
| 12:15-12:45pm | Design Round (30 min) |
| 12:45-1:00pm | Programming round intro (15 min) |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Programming round (3 hours) |
| 4:00-4:45pm | Women in STEM panel (partnering with Nontrivial) (45 min) |
| 4:45-5:00pm | Awards + closing remarks (15 min) |
Since coding is and will continue to be used to solve many of the world’s problems, this year, we are introducing the design round! This completely optional round will ask participants to create an application or website that addresses the prompt given and to submit a concept sketch and brief explanation of their product. No coding is required; we are more interested in seeing your innovative and creative ideas! Those who choose to submit a design will be given the option to have their submission shared on our website and will receive additional merch.
Problems: 1
Time: 4 hours
Submission: Concept sketch or wireframe
Platform: Google forms submission
The programming round will test your problem solving, logical reasoning, and coding skills. This part of the competition will be used to determine prize winners. As with last year, we will have two divisions, beginner and intermediate; you can view the guide if you need help determining which division to sign up for. We will be accepting any programming language, but the solutions we provide will be in Python or Java.
Problems: 4-5
Time: 3 hours
Submission: Code in Python, Java, C++, or another programming language
Platform: Hackerrank
Every participant gets a free Code Girls T-shirt, and Sticker.
In addition, Code Girls gives out 3 options of tech prizes (e.g. headphones, keyboard, or speaker) in the ranges corresponding the placement below for both the Beginner and Intermediate divisions:
1st Place: $40-60 prize + AoPs coupon
2nd Place: $20-40 prize + AoPs coupon
3rd Place: $0-20 prize
We will send prizes to your house through Amazon after the competion.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this competition possible!
