About the challenge
Join us in Doolan Hall for the 2026 LMU Hacks competiton! Please register at this link. Lunch and dinner will be provided for all participants.
Schedule
9:30am - Check in at Keck Lab
10:00am - Introductions + Hackathon Kickoff in PER 140
10:30am - Hacking begins!
10:30am - Workshop 0: Brainstorming + Global Health Issues Talk
11:00am - Workshop 1: Web Dev for Absolute Beginners
12:00pm - Lunch + Group Picture
1:00pm - Workshop 2: TBA
2:00pm - Workshop 3: TBA
6pm - Dinner
8pm - Project submission deadline
8:15pm - Judging begins in PER 140
9pm - Awards Ceremony
Requirements
What to Build
This year's theme is Hacking for Health! You are challenged to create a project that addresses an issue within the realm of health, wellness, healthcare, or anything along those lines. We especially encourage projects that address global health, or align with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
What to Submit
You will submit a URL to your project GitHub repository (and if applicable, where your project is hosted), as well as a brief written description of your project through Devpost.
Prizes
1st Place Overall Team
$25 Amazon gift card + small Lego set (per person)
2nd Place Overall Team
$10 Cinemark gift card + small prize TBA (per person)
Top Underclassman Team
$15 Amazon gift card (per person)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Masao Kitamura
Garrett Marzo
Saad Salman
Judging Criteria
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Quality of the Idea
How creative and unique is the project? Does the idea align with the theme of the hackathon? Does the concept exist already, and if so, does it improve on it? -
Implementation of the Idea
How well was the idea executed on by the team? Does the work completed show promise for future development, or is it a complete project in its own right? -
Potential Impact
How meaningful would the impact of this project be on the target community? -
Delivery of Presentation
How well did the team present on their idea? Is the content of the presentation clear? Were all important details included?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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