Tufts University / Sustainable Project Hackathon
Build
what’s next.
24 hours to rethink, redesign, and build a more sustainable Tufts.
01 / About
Any career is a green career.
Many of us care about climate change but feel stuck, because we only see a few kinds of solutions. This hackathon is where that changes.
Teams of 3 to 5 graduate and undergraduate students from every field take on real Tufts challenges, learn from workshops and mentors, and turn ideas into working solutions. Beginners are welcome, and if you don’t have a group, don’t worry: students without a team will form groups on the day of the event.
02 / The build
How it works.
Team up
Form a team of 3 to 5 students. No group? You’ll form one on the day. Group changes are open until 2:00 pm Saturday.
Get your challenge
Challenges are announced at 2:30 pm, and sponsors are on hand for questions.
Build
Use workshops and makerspaces to turn your idea into a working solution.
Demo
Submit by 3:30 pm Sunday and present to the judges.
03 / Schedule
Plan your weekend.
Topics and times will be added here soon. Times above may shift slightly before the event.
04 / Prizes and judging
Build to win.
Prize money is subject to change, with the amounts expected to increase. It is split within your team. Winners get the option of turning their idea into a Green Fund project, with direct help filling out the Green Fund application.
Round 1: initial review
Judges review projects and recordings and choose the finalists.
Round 2: finalists
Finalists present to a panel for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Judging criteria will be announced.
05 / Makerspaces
Build with real tools.
Nolop is confirmed for hackers. We are working to open the other spaces too, with volunteers to help on the machines.
06 / Sponsor
Backed by the Green Fund.
07 / FAQ