2022 Hack•A•Thon

March 25-27

2022 Winners

Read the announcement about the 2022 winners.

First Place - $3,000

Eagle Eyes

Eagle Eyes is a mobile app that provides users with a fun and approachable daily birdwatching challenge. Users are given a bird per day to identify and learn about new and different bird species. The goal of the app is to promote ecological education and engagement with nature.

Joshua Cepeda, College of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Erin Markel, College of Science, Physics
Tanner Waltz, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Spencer Wells, College of Engineering, Computer Science

Second Place - $2,000

Water Wars

Through dorm competition, Water Wars aims to reduce water consumption and raise awareness of water misuse amongst college students by making water consumption data available for every residence hall on campus. By displaying statistics for dorms and their individual sections, Water Wars fosters not only healthy competition but also educates young adults on the impact small changes can make when the entire community is committed.

DJ Adams, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Luke Braby, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Jonathan Lamptey, College of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Jeremy Stevens, College of Engineering, Computer Science

Third Place - $1,000

EcoMenu

EcoMenu aims to improve the carbon footprint of dining by analyzing where our food comes from and how it is produced. EcoMenu uses the dining hall menu and works with the University to source and identify the environmental impact of different menu items. Users receive recommendations on sustainable options available in the dining hall and can use this data to identify foods that are more sustainable for each meal and make informed choices about their eating habits. Users can also enter what they eat to track the sustainability of their choices and compare it to other users to understand the relative impact of those choices.

Chris Fakhimi, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Evan Hall, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Derek Pepple, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Hana St. Clair, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Honorable Mention - $500

Solar Saviors

Solar Saviors aims to increase consumer knowledge of solar panel benefits in their geographic area through machine learning modeling. Solar Saviors presents users with county-specific information about the estimated number of solar panels that would be needed to power their homes. This data is presented in map view so that different areas can be compared. The program also expands beyond simple extrapolation of past weather data by using machine learning algorithms to predict future solar levels more accurately.

Anousha Greiveldinger, College of Science, Physics
Evan Bursch, College of Science, Physics and Philosophy

Honorable Mention - $500

Greener ND

Greener ND is a video game with a humorous and engaging 8-bit aesthetic that puts users in the position of leading Notre Dame. It aims to model the impact of various policy proposals by simulating the financial and social repercussions of each decision, highlighting the difficulties and trade-offs of sustainability efforts. By leveraging game mechanics and local humor, it presents a learning opportunity that could be more effective than simple narrative description alone.

Anar Bayanzul, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Chad Brown, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Blake (John) Caven, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Jack Rowe, College of Engineering