february 8-9, 2020
Blueprint is a weekend-long learnathon and hackathon for local high school students held on MIT's campus. Learn from MIT students, make new friends, and make something cool!
register
Blueprint 2020 is over!
Please Fill out the Blueprint 2021 Interest Form to get notified when registration opens again next year!
faq
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what's the schedule?
The schedule is on the website.
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when can I apply?
Stay tuned for applications!
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how do teams work? what if I don't have a team?
Teams are a great way to meet new people or bond with friends, so we highly recommend them! Don't worry if you don't have a team now; we'll have team formation and ideation sessions at the beginning of Blueprint so you can find some pals. Teams can be up to four people.
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can I mentor?
If you're a college student or professional interested in helping teach high schoolers for Blueprint, head over to our mentorship form.
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what should I bring?
Bring a photo ID and a laptop (and charger!). We'll provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, swag, and everything else you need.
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where is it? how do I get there?
Blueprint will be held on MIT’s campus. The Learnathon on Saturday will be held in the Ray and Maria Stata Center and the Hackathon on Sunday will be held at the MIT Media Lab. Follow the signs in the lobby to the event!
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does Blueprint cost money?
Nope! We'll cover meals, snacks, drinks, a Blueprint t-shirt, and an unforgettable experience :) We can't reimburse travel or overnight lodging costs, though. Hotels near MIT include the Kendall Hotel and the Marriott.
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what about parking?
Parking is free on a first-come, first-serve basis on weekends in several lots: the 65 Waverly Street Lot, the W98 Lots, and the W91 Lot. There is also some metered parking on Vassar Street. MIT Facilities' list of pay lots near campus can be found here.
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do I have to come to both the learnathon and the hackathon?
Nope! You can attend either one or both days.
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what will I eat?
We'll provide food for all meals from Saturday's breakfast to Sunday's lunch. We'll do our best to accommodate all allergies and dietary restrictions as well.
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can my parents come with me?
Blueprint is a student-only event from check-in on. We're grateful for your parents' support of our program!
about
Over the course of Blueprint, you'll form a team, decide on a project, and develop it from start to finish with the support of our mentors. After Blueprint, you'll not only have this project but also the tools to learn more.
learnathon
date: saturday, february 8th
- Participate in hands-on workshops taught by MIT students and industry professionals on programming fundamentals, web programming, or Arduino
- Attend short 'tech talks' on specialized computer science topics
- Eager to get started? Check out StartHacking.org!
hackathon
date: sunday, february 9th
- Put your new skills to practice!
- Form a team and experience the challenge and reward of building a project from scratch
- Consult mentors for personalized feedback and help with your project
- Interested in mentoring? Sign up here!
schedule
learnathon
date: saturday, february 8th
location: MIT Stata Center
| 8:30 am | check-in and breakfast |
| 9:30 am | opening ceremony |
| 10:00 am | workshop #1 |
| 11:30 am | tech talk #1 |
| 12:00 pm | lunch |
| 1:00 pm | workshop #2 |
| 2:00 pm | break |
| 2:15 pm | workshop #3 |
| 3:15 pm | tech talk #2 |
| 3:45 pm | break |
| 4:00 pm | workshop #4 |
| 5:00 pm | closing ceremony |
| 5:15 pm | end of learnathon |
hackathon
date: sunday, february 9th
location: MIT Media Lab
| 7:00 am | check-in and breakfast |
| 8:00 am | opening ceremony |
| 8:30 am | hacking starts, team formation |
| 11:30 am | MIT student panel |
| 12:30 pm | lunch |
| 2:30 pm | campus excursion |
| 4:00 pm | Tim the Beaver meet and greet |
| 5:30 pm | hacking ends, dinner |
| 6:00 pm | judging |
| 7:30 pm | demos and closing ceremony |
| 8:30 pm | end of hackathon |
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