How it works
At a hackathon, participants are put into teams to take on a challenge. They spend the day creating an innovative solution that they present to a panel of judges at the end of the day.
The Hack4Health challenge asks teams to consider how emerging digital technologies, like artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality can be used to create innovative solutions in one of the following areas:
- Health equity (e.g., patient care, systems navigation, access in rural and remote communities)
- Workforce development (e.g., worker burnout)
- Cancer care (e.g., precision medicine)
- Teaching and learning (e.g., curriculum, interdisciplinary collaboration, student experience, program design and delivery)
This challenge is open to all students. Whether you’re in computer science, design, health sciences, social work or business, your unique perspective and skills are essential to creating meaningful innovations that drive change.
Why participate?
- Your team can win $1000!
- Gain hands-on experience in health-focused digital innovation.
- Grow your professional networks.
- Contribute to solutions that can make a tangible difference in healthcare.
- Eligible for Student Experience Record (SER) – MacEwan students only
Deadline to register is March 24, 2025.
The Hack4Health event takes place on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Roundhouse in Room 11-159 in Allard Hall at MacEwan University.
For more information:
Taylor Witiw
780-497-5061
chancellor@macewan.ca
This opportunity is part of the Chancellor Speaker Series, which inspires discussion about issues that are important to both the chancellor and the communities the university serves.
We thank our presenting sponsor ELIXR Simulations for supporting the Hack4Health event!
University Chancellor
This opportunity/event is eligible for your Student Experience Record (SER). Find out more and create your SER in the MacEwanLife portal.