About

More than just a hackathon

queer_hack is a community for LGBTQ+ students in tech based out of UNC Chapel Hill.

Vision

We envision a future with a tech culture that is inclusive and accessible for LGBTQ+ people.

Mission

We aim to empower LGBTQ+ students in tech by fostering peer connections and curating opportunities to grow as a programmer.

Our event programming includes skill-building workshops, weekly study groups, social events, career networking opportunities, and an annual hackathon.

Whether you’re already a Computer Science major or just interested in exploring coding, we’d love for you to join the community.

Scheduled Events

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queer_hack 2021
Friday November 19 - Sunday November 21, 2021
Participants may register here
Whether you’ve never coded before or you’re a senior Computer Science major who has already scored a software engineering job offer, all LGBTQ+ students are welcome at queer_hack 2021. One of the first hackathons by and for LGBTQ+ students in the nation, queer_hack 2021 will feature workshops, speakers, social events, and a coding competition. Join us to try something new, connect with LGBTQ+ peers and professionals, and sharpen your programming skills.

More to come!

FAQ

Who is queer_hack for?

We invite all LGBTQ+ students who have any interest in tech to join the queer_hack community, regardless of your major or school. This is an intentionally broad category. Some of our events cater to Computer Science majors (such as the weekly study groups). However, many events can be enjoyed even if you’ve never coded before (such as coding workshops or the weekly social night). Though we are based out of UNC, all of our events are virtual for the foreseeable future, and so we welcome non-UNC students as well.

I’m not out to everyone. Can I join queer_hack?

Yes. We won’t share your name, email, or other information with anyone without your permission. If you have concerns about being outed at our events, please email us at uncqueerhack@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to talk to you.

I’m a professional in the tech industry. How can my company sponsor/attend/host an event with queer_hack

We’d love to work with you. Please email uncqueerhack@gmail.com and we’ll respond to you as quickly as possible.

How do I join queer_hack?

You can join right here by signing up for our newsletter and/or indicating interest in our weekly study groups. You can also follow us on social media.

Who leads queer_hack?

Our executive board is a team of LGBTQ+ students in tech who attend UNC Chapel Hill.

Join the Community

Whether you’re already a Computer Science major or just interested in exploring coding, we’d love for you to join the community.

Are you an alumn, faculty/staff member, or industry professional who wants to get involved with queer_hack? We'd love to talk to you. Please send us an email at:

uncqueerhack@gmail.com

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