Seton Hall's 24-Hour Hackathon
Innovate, Collaborate and Solve Real-World Challenges
April 12-13, 2025
Are you ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test? Join fellow Seton Hall students for an exciting 24-hour Hackathon, welcoming all kinds of projects, from software to hardware prototypes to business proposals to social impact initiatives.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with peers, and get mentorship from industry leaders—all while competing for prizes and earning digital credentials to enhance your resume!
Why Participate?
- Gain hands-on experience in data analytics, AI, and technology-driven problem-solving.
- Network with industry mentors from Blue Owl Capital and other corporate partners.
- Earn micro credentials and digital badges from Seton Hall’s Continuing Education division to boost your resume.
- Compete for exciting prizes and showcase your skills to potential employers.
- Be part of a pioneering initiative that could shape future Hackathons at Seton Hall
Who Can Join?
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students — whether you’re studying Computer Science, Finance and Business, Healthcare, Arts and Humanities, Communications, Nursing and Healthcare, Social or Natural Sciences.
Interdisciplinary teams bring together diverse skills and perspectives to tackle real-world challenges. Whether you’re a coder, analyst, strategist, creative thinker, or subject-matter expert, your unique contributions are essential to developing impactful solutions. We encourage broad participation from all fields to create a truly collaborative and enriching experience.
Event Details:
Date and Time: Starting April 12 at 9 a.m. and ending April 13 at 9 a.m.
Location: Jubilee Hall Auditorium, Lobby and Classrooms
Seton Hall University
Duration: 24 hours (overnight)
Hackathon Structure:
- Interdisciplinary Teams: Work in groups that bring together diverse skill sets.
- Mentors: Industry professionals will serve as mentors, providing guidance on data analytics, real-world applications, and business strategy.
- Judges: A panel of experts from Blue Owl Capital, corporate partners and Seton Hall faculty will evaluate solutions based on creativity, impact, and technical feasibility.
- Challenges Focus Areas may include:
- Health and Bioinformatics
- FinTech
- Security
- Sports Innovation
- Workshops and Training: Prepare with data science, AI, and design thinking workshops before the event.
- Industry Overview for Hackathon Focus Areas
- Problem Solving, Teamwork and Collaboration in Tech
Date and Time
Location
Hosts
Registration
- Start time: 12 Apr 2025 01:00 PM UTC
- End time: 13 Apr 2025 01:00 PM UTC
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- 400 S Orange Ave
- South Orange, New Jersey
- United States 07079
- Building: Jubilee Hall Auditorium
- Room Number: Lobby and Classrooms
- Click here for Map
- Contact Event Host
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jason.hemann@shu.edu
- Co-sponsored by Seton Hall University ACM SIGPLAN Student Chapter