Welcome to Dev Ada!
This is the semester-long project cycle run by Illinois Women in Computer Science.
Timeline
Info Session
Introduction to Dev Ada: learn about Dev Ada and find your partners for the year!
PM Signups Due
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis
General Signups Due
Deadline for participant signups
Kickoff
Official start of Dev Ada: meet your team and brainstorm!
Midpoint Presentation
Enjoy a bite to eat while showing off what you've accomplished so far!
Final Presentation
Present your finished project to a panel of judges! Food will be provided!
EOH
Present your final work at Engineering Open House! (Optional)
Join a Team
Project Managers
Lead a team through the Dev Ada project cycle. Guide your team from ideation to final presentation.
Apply to be a PMTeam Members
- • Groups of 3-5 people
- • All groups will have a Project Manager
- • Collaborate on exciting projects!
Rules
1. Team Size
Teams can consist of 3 to 5 participants. Collaborating in teams is required.
2. Eligibility
Participants must be officially registered for the project and comply with all event guidelines.
3. Original Work
Your submission must be your own and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
4. Inclusivity
The event fosters a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment. Any form of offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
5. Collaboration and Help
Plagiarism or copying entire projects from other teams is strictly prohibited. Please reach out to mentors or officers for guidance and support at any point during the project cycle.
Prizes
There will be prizes!
More information coming soon!
Mentors & Support
Our mentors will be available throughout the project cycle to help with technical challenges and provide guidance.
Reach out on Discord for technical support! A Dev Ada Discord server will be created close to the start of the event.
FAQs
What if I'm new to coding?
That's okay! This is a beginner-friendly project. Mentors will be available to help.
What is the time commitment for this?
You will need to be available for the weekly meetings with your mentor, the midpoint and the final presentation. Besides this, it depends on you and your team.
I don't have a team yet. How can I find one?
We will match people without teams at the Kickoff Meeting.
How will official communication occur during the project cycle?
We will use Discord to communicate with participants.
