PioSolve Hackathon at Marietta College
2025 Hackathon sponsored by:
“As a proud alumnus of Marietta College and a former participant in a student case competition, our company is thrilled to be the sponsor of the 2025 Hackathon. This event holds a special place in my heart as it provides students with the invaluable opportunity to collaborate on real-life business challenges. Supporting this initiative allows me to give back to the community that shaped my career and to inspire the next generation of innovators.”
Alex Hogan’18, Co-Founder and President of FlexCrew.
MISSION
The mission of the PioSolve Hackathon at Marietta College is to engage students in problem-based, multidisciplinary, learning by providing the opportunity to examine the root causes of local and global social, environmental, political, and economic problems, and find creative solutions that students themselves can put into action.
WHAT SETS THIS HACKATHON APART FROM OTHERS?
The main way this hackathon is different from others is that the recommended solutions must result in actionable items that the recommenders (student competitors) themselves can potentially put into action. For example, you can’t simply say the government should do “this” to solve the problem. Rather, you need to offer a solution that your team can potentially begin the process of its implementation.
FORMAT
PPioSolve is a one-day Hackathon that is scheduled on a Saturday Mach 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program is as follows:
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Introduction, statement of the problem and rules, selection of teams.
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Teams work on developing solutions.
- 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Teams upload their presentation slides.
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Teams pitch their solutions.
WHO CAN COMPETE?
All full-time Marietta College students, regardless of their major or class year, may compete in teams of two or three. If you register individually, we will assign you to a team on the day of the competition. The maximum number of competing teams is six.
WHERE DO I REGISTER TO COMPETE?
The application form will open on January 31, 2025, and close on March 22, 2025. Note: Only up to 18 students may apply to compete. To apply, click here.
WHAT DO I WIN?
Participants who spend the entire day working in their groups and make presentations at the end of the day will receive electronic badges. Here is a sample of previous badges. In addition, the top 3 teams will also receive prizes of $400, $300, and $200.
HOW ARE WINNERS SELECTED?
The winners of the PioSolve will be determined by a team of judges.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Attend the information session on January 30, 2025, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. To register for the information session on Handshake click here. You may also email entr@marietta.edu or contact Dr. Jacqueline Khorassani at khorassj@marietta.edu.
IMPORTANT DATES AND LINKS
INFORMATION SESSION: January 30, 2025, from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm, Register here.
- HACKATHON DAY: March 29, 2025, from 8 am to 6:30 pm, Register here.
Competition: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Apply to compete. - Observation: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Register to attend.