About the Hackathon
Big Ideas. Big Data. Big Prizes. Join us for Syracuse University's 24-Hour Datathon!
About the challenge:The CuseHacks Datathon is Syracuse University’s annual 24-hour datathon. A datathon is a data-focused competition where students come together to analyze, visualize, and interpret complex datasets to uncover insights and solve real-world problems. CuseHacks is open to data enthusiasts, programmers, analysts, designers, and anyone curious about working with data! In addition to diving into exciting datasets, attendees will have the chance to network with industry professionals, attend hands-on workshops, and take part in fun activities.Get startedDay 1: February 21st8:00am - Breakfast starts8:30am - Doors open11:30am - Opening Ceremony12:00 pm- Coding Begins!12:30pm - Lunch starts!3:30pm - Workshop: Winning a Datathon: From Basics to Best Practices!6:00pm - Dinner starts!9:00pm - Refuel with Energy Drinks11:00pm - Movie night starts!Day 2: February 22nd9:30am - Breakfast snacks!12:00pm - Coding Finishes12:30pm - Lunch Begins1:00pm - Judging Begins3:30pm - Judging ends4:00pm - Closing Ceremony (Winners announced, prizes given out)