Hackathon
The I2MS acceleration programme is proud to announce the launch of a Hackathon, which will serve as the centrepiece of the I2MS Conference in April. This event builds upon the lifestyle teachings from Term 1 (Phase 1) and the essay competition from Term 2 (Phase 2). In Phase 3, the Hackathon provides students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned and make a tangible impact on health outcomes in their local communities.
Hackathon video
Our Hackathon Competition leads, Shivani Welling (left) and Leckhna Chajed (right) speak about the Hackathon
Objectives
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Design a sustainable intervention that addresses a lifestyle challenge in the student's school or local community.
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Develop a deep understanding of the root causes of the challenge and design an effective solution.
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Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, allowing students to demonstrate their potential as future scientists and public health doctors.
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Foster teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through the collaborative design process.
General Information
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Teams of 6 students will be formed by the teacher.
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Schools with more than 6 students may have multiple teams.
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Teachers may invite students from outside IAP to join the teams if their IAP cohort has less than 6 participants.
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The event is open to all Year 12 and 13 students within the IAP, and it is encouraged to include students from allied subjects.
Support and guidance
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An introductory video detailing the Hackathon process and expectations will be provided to teachers and students.
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Weekly worksheets will be sent to guide students through each stage of the competition, starting on March 6th for 8 consecutive weeks.
structure
Week 1 - Getting your team together
Week 2 - Identifying the problem - what inequalities exist in your community?
Week 3 - Who will be impacted by your intervention?
Week 4 - Planning your intervention 1 - what, where and why?
Week 5 - Planning your intervention 2 - feasibility and sustainability
Week 6 - How will you judge success?
Week 7 - Acting on feedback and improving your intervention
Week 8 - Getting ready to present your interventions
Final round
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The final round will take place during the I2MS conference, where the top 6 teams will present their pitches to the judges and students.
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The winning team will be selected based on a combination of student and judge votes, with two runners-up recognised for specific attributes such as teamwork, creativity, and more.