Since 2017, Creighton University’s Health Sciences – Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department and the Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE), in collaboration with University Libraries that houses Creighton University’s Emerging Technologies, formerly Idea Hub/Research and Development Lab (RadLab), will host a public health-based Hackathon to explore solutions to a health issue using technology.
We invite all pre-collegiate, collegiate, and professional students to be a part of this activity. We believe this Hackathon will be a unique way to connect individuals of diverse backgrounds, specialties, and education to create applicable solutions to public health problems.
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a multi-day event that is focused on creative problem-solving involving technology. The HS-MACA Hackathon is focused on mobile app design.
Who can attend and how big can teams be?
Any graduate/professional school students, undergraduate students or pre-collegiate (high school) students are eligible to participate in the event, provided you are current students at the time of application. Teams must consist of three students each, with diverse academic backgrounds (public health, business, IT).
Do I need to know how to code?
You do not need to have coding experience to participate! The final product will be a presentation of the concept and design of the app, and while including a demonstration of how the app would work, it does not need to involve a programmed product (a visual representation will suffice).
What can I build or design for this hackathon?
The final product should be a design for a mobile app.
What do mentors do?
Mentors from diverse backgrounds will be present at the Hackathon to support the development of your product presentation, coaching you in areas of IT, Business, Presentation, and Public Health.