Hack the Herd: Sustainability Hackathon — November 15th & 16th
As achieving sustainability becomes the primary goal of our generation, this year’s Hack the Herd invites teams to harness AI-driven solutions to campus sustainability challenges.
Over the span of 24 hrs, you and your friends will build and pitch a project that tackles the complex and multi-faceted challenge of sustainability. Challenge areas will be Food Waste & Sustainable Dining, Waste Management & Recycling, Sustainable Transportation & Campus Mobility, and Climate Resilience & Carbon Footprint Tracking.
This year’s hackathon is hosted by the AI in the Liberal Arts Program (AILA), Office of Sustainability, and Idea 2 Innovation Venture Accelerator (i2i). It will take place from November 15th – 16th.
Scan the QR code to submit your application today!
💻 When: Hacking takes place November 15th @ 11am –16th @ 11am
📍 Where: Science Center (room A131)
🏆 Final Presentations & Awards: November 16 @ 2pm in the CHI Think Tank — open to the public!
No programming experience required—students from all disciplines are encouraged to participate. Bring your creativity, collaborate with friends, and compete for prizes while helping make Amherst a greener place.