The inaugural Cyber Hawk Hack Days at Monmouth University is more than just a competition — it’s the launch of a new tradition built around innovation, collaboration, and community. Bringing together undergraduate and high school students, the event creates a unique opportunity for emerging talent to solve real-world challenges while connecting with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Hosted by the Monmouth Cyber Hawks, Hack Days reflects Monmouth’s growing commitment to hands-on learning, research, and the future of cybersecurity and technology.

• Innovation and Creativity
  Originality of the idea and how uniquely the problem is addressed (25% of score)
• Technical Implementation
  Quality, complexity, and functionality of the solution developed (25% of score)
• Impact & Practicality
  Potential real-world usefulness, scalability, and relevance of the project (20% of score)
• Presentation & Demonstration
  Clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness of the team’s final presentation and live demo (15% of score)
• Teamwork & Collaboration
  Evidence of strong collaboration, communication, and balanced team contribution (15% of score)