Track: Sustainability

The Sustainability and Social Impact track is for projects that promote social or environmental good. This can be anything from a hack that helps determine water usage through audio analysis or a website that can help find eco friendly clothing. What’s important is that the hack actively helps people, whether as a community or as a whole.

Example problems include: How can we track emission data within cities? Are there ways to make it more relevant to daily life? Is there a way to explain the effects of global warming in a more clear, comprehensible and nuanced way to the general public.

Challenge Questions: How can technology play a role in proper waste disposal and waste reduction? (e.g., batteries, textiles, food waste) How can we best monitor the impact of individual and collective sustainability efforts? How can technology make sustainability behaviors more habitual and enticing?

all challenge questions are suggestions, not requirements. Students can submit projects on any topics as long as it fits the track

1st place: prizes up to $200 per participant, 2nd place: up to $150 per participant

All Prizes in amazon value