🚀 Hack the Wu 2026 WSU SASE’s 24-Hour Multi-Disciplinary Hackathon

Hi SASE Fam! Get ready for Hack the Wu 2026 a FREE, in-person, beginner-friendly hackathon designed for creators, thinkers, and problem solvers.

Whether you’re an experienced coder or have never touched a line of code, this event is for you. We’ve designed our tracks to ensure every major from Computer Science and Engineering to Business, Psychology, and Design has a seat at the table.

 

 đź› ď¸Ź The Experience

  • Build: Spend 24 hours collaborating on a real-world project.

  • Learn: Attend mini-workshops to sharpen your technical and professional skills.

  • Pitch: Present your final design to a panel of industry experts.

  • Connect: Meet recruiters and mentors from top companies.

đź‘Ą Teams & Matching

  • Team Size: Up to 4 people.

🏆 What's on the line?

The winning team members will each walk away with an iPad!

đź“Ť Logistics

  • Cost: 100% Free (Food and Swag included!)

  • Level: Beginner Friendly

  • Location: In-Person @ Wichita State University

  • Register: hackthewu.com

 

Prompts:

Prompt 1: Create a tool that turns data into viewable/ more informative information

 

Prompt 2: Create a system that reshapes information to match a user’s unique cognitive style and sensory preferences. 

 

Prompt 3: Design an interactive station that allows siblings to play along without interfering with the driver’s safety/ attention for GoBabyGo vehicles.

Requirements

Submission
The following bullet points are REQUIRED, but you may submit additional files if necessary.  

  • Team Name

  • Project Name

  • Description

  • Project Link / File

  • Track Selected

  • Video (2 - 5 minutes, mp4 format)

Please ensure all your links are publicly accessible, and test them in incognito mode to confirm they work properly.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

2 non-cash prizes
iPads
1 winner

1 iPad per person

Legos
1 winner

Sponsored by GoBabyGo!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Avik Datta

Avik Datta
Lead Data Engineer at Sun Life Financial

Davi Soares

Davi Soares
Assistant Professor at Wichita State University

Surabhi Acharjee

Surabhi Acharjee
Senior Developer at Capgemini

Tom Rose

Tom Rose
Director of Applied Learning at Ennovar Managed Services

Ivan Castillo

Ivan Castillo
Coordinator of Student Experience at Student Engagement & Belonging at Wichita State Univeristy

Kyoungnae Lee

Kyoungnae Lee
Assistant Teaching Professor at Wichita State University

Matt Forney

Matt Forney
Exec Director at Ennovar Technology Solutions

Judging Criteria

  • Problem Definition
    Did the team explain exactly what they are trying to solve and why it matters?
  • Stakeholder Analysis
    Did the team prove they researched what their target audience actually needs instead of just guessing?
  • Solution Relevance
    Does the final design actually fix the specific problem the team identified?
  • Design Alternatives
    Did the team show they explored other ways to solve the problem and explain why they picked this path?
  • Innovation
    Does the idea use technology in a clever, fresh, or unexpected way?
  • Execution
    Are the diagrams, models, and plans detailed, professional, and easy for someone else to follow?
  • Design Impact
    Could this project actually work in real life, and is it scalable and worth the cost?
  • Video Presentation
    The team delivered a clear and well paced video with a compelling story

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