Innovative solutions are needed to end student food insecurity! By utilizing technology to connect students with resources, we can revamp campus dining and create sustainable food assistance programs. There are endless possibilities, and we're ready to help college and university students find affordable, nutritious meals.

Mental and physical health is a huge aspect of student life. This award will be given to the hack that best supports student wellness. This category is very broad and open to hacks of all different forms, including software, hardware, and design. Teams can choose to create solutions for areas such as healthcare, accessibility, stress and productivity, awareness for different causes, and more! Projects will be evaluated on impact, innovation, and usability.

The Diversity and Inclusion track encourages attendees to come together and work on projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry and beyond. By embracing and celebrating different backgrounds, we can create a more inclusive and innovative community. Teams in this track have the chance to develop solutions that address issues of diversity and inclusion, such as creating tools to promote equal access to education and employment opportunities for people of all cultures and backgrounds, or designing platforms that amplify underrepresented voices and perspectives. Participants have the chance to make a real impact on conversations about diversity and inclusion in tech. The winning projects in this track will be recognized for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.

In this track, we're looking for the most creative and impactful hacks that bring communities together. Whether it's a virtual platform for neighbors to connect, an app that promotes local business, or an initiative that encourages volunteerism, we want to see your innovative ideas for fostering community engagement!

Your first time attending a hackathon or creating a hack? Then this track is for you! To be applicable for this track, at least half of your team must be first-time hackers. Any theme, any project, any proposal, or any design can be considered for this track. Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, usability, and technical complexity. Create your first project and learn while you're here!

Get ready to flex your design muscles and create the ultimate user-centered software product! Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this category is for anyone who is passionate about creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. You'll have the chance to come up with a brand new software product or give an existing one a fresh redesign, all while keeping in mind the needs and goals of the end user. Whether it's a mobile app, website, or something else entirely, the sky's the limit! Just make sure to consider factors like usability, aesthetics, and overall user satisfaction as you brainstorm and design. This category is open to designers, developers, and anyone else who is excited about UI/UX.

While we're all still wrapping our heads around the marvelous AI products that have come around in the last few years (months? weeks? days?), you can get started out actually building using them! You're free to use ChatGPT, DALL-E, GPT-3, Watson, or any other platform that you find interesting. This category is for people on their way to honing our newfound superpowers to make useful and fun products.