HACK THE WU

🚀 Hack the Wu 2026WSU SASE’s 24-Hour Multi-Disciplinary HackathonHi SASE Fam! Get ready forHack the Wu 2026a FREE, in-person, beginner-friendly hackathon designed for creators, thinkers, and problem solvers.Whether you’re anexperienced coderor havenever touched a line of code, this event is for you. We’ve designed our tracks to ensure every major fromComputer ScienceandEngineeringtoBusiness, Psychology, and Designhas a seat at the table.🛠️ The ExperienceBuild: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.👥 Teams & MatchingTeam Size:Up to 4 people.🏆 What's on the line?The winning team members will each walk away with aniPad!📍 LogisticsCost:100% Free (Food and Swag included!)Level:Beginner FriendlyLocation:In-Person @ Wichita State UniversityRegister:hackthewu.comPrompts:1. Data VisualizationCreate a tool that turns data/spreadsheets into viewable/ more informative informationi. Build a tool that transforms raw, complex datasets into a visual narrative. Your project could take unstructured or tabular data and provide a tool through which a human can identify trends, anomalies, or opportunities.2. Learning ToolCreate a system that reshapes information to match a user’s unique cognitive style and sensory preferences.i. Build a tool that transforms any static content like lectures or technical manuals into a dynamic learning experience. Your project should provide an interface that adapts the structure of information to suit the learner's brain3. GoBabyGo!Design an interactive station that allows siblings to play along without interfering with the driver’s safety/ attention.i. Design a technical proof of concept or system design for a copilot interface, whether a physical dashboard attachment or a gadget that lets a sibling trigger non-driving features like lights or sound effects, and can be used across projects.