Join this campus-wide event that's all about making positive changes in the world.ÌýWe're all about making our environment better, boosting our economy, using resources wiselyÌýand promoting equity in our community and the world. Get ready to make a difference and have fun at the same time.ÌýWhether you haveÌýanÌýidea or are someone eager to help those ideas become real, this is the event you don't want to miss. You can jump in solo or bring your friends and form a team. On the first day,Ìýit all starts with brainstorming and finding your perfect team match. During the week, you'll have chances to meet experienced mentors, build prototypesÌýand turn your ideas into reality. The big finaleÌýis a celebration with prizes worth thousands of dollars up for grabs!

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Event Details

Judging Criteria

Teams will be judged on multiple criteria reflecting creativity, execution, design thinking, feasibility and scalability what they developed during the hackathon. Judging will be conducted by a panel of industry and academic leaders.

Registration

  • Any actively enrolled °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ studentÌýcan register.
  • Information about registering teams for the competition will be shared at the kickoff event.
  • Industry partners and leaders from the technology industry and startup ecosystem will be involved throughout the event.

Registration is for the 2024 Sustainability Hackathon will open soon. Ìý

Hackathon Schedule Oct. 17-24

2024ÌýThursday, Oct. 17,ÌýCASE Auditorium

  • Kickoff:Ìý6-7 p.m.
    • Introduce the hackathon rules, agenda, mentors, etc.Ìý
    • Have last year’s winners presentÌý
    • Introduce sponsorsÌý
    • Introduce industry partners and their projectsÌý
  • Idea Builder:Ìý7-8 p.m.
    • Teams form based on ideas expressedÌý
    • Mentors present to help build ideasÌý
  • Hackathon officially starts at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

  • Lunch Hack: 11a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Networking—Teams looking to connect with other people to flesh out their teamÌý

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Breakfast Hack: 9-11 a.m.
    • Teams come together and meet mentors to start building their ideasÌý
  • Hack Space: 1-5 p.m.
    • Provide a space with a few mentors where teams and work and buildÌýÌý

Monday, Oct. 21

  • Workspace—Presentation Prep: 5-8 p.m.
    • Mentors available

Tuesday, Oct. 22

  • Pitch Practice and Pitch Recording: 4-7 p.m.
    • Mentorship
    • Provide slide deck template

Wednesday, Oct. 23

  • Hack Submissions Due: 7Ìýp.m.
    • Video PitchÌý
    • Executive summaryÌý

Thursday, Oct. 24

  • Finalists Announced: Noon
    • Top 5 teams will be selected to pitch liveÌý
  • Final Presentations: 6-8 p.m.
    • Finalists' pitchesÌý
    • JudgingÌýÌý
    • AwardsÌý

Why join us for this year's hackathon?