DivHacks 2024

ABOUT DIVHACKS

DivHacks, founded in 2017, is Columbia University's premier student-led annual diversity hackathon. Over the past seven years, DivHacks has welcomed attendees from all over the tri-state area. We strive to create an empowering and inspirational space for students who are historically underrepresented in the tech industry. Our goal is an experience that not only reimagines what diversity should look like in the tech industry but gives students the tools to use technology to implement change.

TRACKS

Education

From AI-driven tutoring to gamified learning platforms, this is your chance to craft innovative tools that empower students and educators alike. Whether you're passionate about breaking down barriers to education or enhancing classroom engagement, this track is your canvas for creating impactful, tech-driven solutions.

Environment

Environment Track

Address today's most urgent ecological challenges; whether it's leveraging technology for climate change mitigation, or developing tools for biodiversity conservation, this is your chance to make a real impact. This track empowers you to design transformative solutions for a healthier planet.

Health

Tackle pressing health challenges by harnessing technology to enhance patient care, improve mental health, and promote overall well-being. Whether you’re developing apps for chronic disease management, creating solutions for mental health support, or exploring telemedicine advancements, this is your opportunity to help shape a healthier future!

Fashion

Address today's most pressing industry challenges! Whether leveraging technology for sustainable fashion, developing tools for circular economies, analyzing ethical production practices, or tracking fast fashion carbon footprints, this track focuses on how to create a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry.

Media

From AI-powered content and personalized media to immersive AR/VR art, this track is for innovators ready to revolutionize news, entertainment, and artistic expression. Tackle challenges like visual analysis, create new storytelling platforms, and reimagine the intersection of art and media in the digital age.

Civic

Civc

Presenting our Civic Track, where tech meets public service! Tackle key civic issues by using innovation to strengthen communities, influence policy, and boost civic involvement. Design platforms for grassroots movements, develop tools for enhancing voter engagement, through this track!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our hackathon is an awesome 36-hour long in-person event hosted at Columbia University where people come together to design something new and bring it to life! There will be lots of learning and workshops, fun games, speakers, and prizes for you to enjoy throughout the event!

DivHacks welcomes anyone who is currently a college student, both undergraduate or graduate! We are trying to provide a safe and empowering space for students who identify as part of an underrepresented group in tech, but we welcome everyone who feels they would benefit from this type of space! If you feel this hackathon in not right for you as a hacker, but you would like to participate in some other way as a mentor, workshop leader, or volunteer, please contact us!

Not at all! You do not have to have any experience or even be a CS major. DivHacks welcomes people of all skill levels, and that includes those who are interested in learning. Throughout the hackathon, there will be workshops aimed towards beginners in different areas including workshops for those with no prior programming experience at all. This year, we especially hope to focus on creating tracks that even people without any experience can leave the event with a project!

Yes! We have organized catering for all participants, and swag will be available at booths set up onsite!

No, feel free to come to attend workshops, hang out with other hackers, and listen to speakers.

Yes! If you want to be a mentor, lead a workshop, or help out elsewhere, please apply!

Please email us at cu.divhacks@gmail.com if you have any additional questions!

DIVHACKS 2024

OCTOBER 5-6TH

ABOUT DIVHACKS

TRACKS

Address today's most urgent ecological challenges; whether it's leveraging technology for climate change mitigation, or developing tools for biodiversity conservation, this is your chance to make a real impact. This track empowers you to design transformative solutions for a healthier planet.

Presenting our Civic Track, where tech meets public service! Tackle key civic issues by using innovation to strengthen communities, influence policy, and boost civic involvement. Design platforms for grassroots movements, develop tools for enhancing voter engagement, through this track!

JUDGES

OPENING SPEAKERS

SCHEDULE

See the full schedule and exact time/location here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MEET THE TEAM

DIVHACKS 2024

OCTOBER 5-6TH

ABOUT DIVHACKS

TRACKS

Address today's most urgent ecological challenges; whether it's leveraging technology for climate change mitigation, or developing tools for biodiversity conservation, this is your chance to make a real impact. This track empowers you to design transformative solutions for a healthier planet.

Presenting our Civic Track, where tech meets public service! Tackle key civic issues by using innovation to strengthen communities, influence policy, and boost civic involvement. Design platforms for grassroots movements, develop tools for enhancing voter engagement, through this track!

JUDGES

OPENING SPEAKERS

SCHEDULE

See the full schedule and exact time/location here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SPONSORSHIP

MEET THE TEAM