2024-2025
Public Health Hackathon
Innovate for Health:
Empower Youth for Digital Health and Well-Being
Empowering Future Health Innovators
"This model can create triple benefits of being an educational institution, a well-being hub connecting young people to services, and as an enabler for health-related engagement."
Ashish Joshi, Dean School of Public Health
The University of Memphis is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 Public Health Hackathon, inviting high school and college students to lead the charge in digital health and well-being among youth. This year's theme, focusing on investing in youth as a movement, aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.
We challenge participants to harness their creativity and technological skills to address pressing health issues affecting today's youth. This hackathon is not just about finding solutions - it's about empowering the next generation to become innovators in the digital health space.
Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and mentors, develop impactful projects, and gain valuable experience. This initiative is designed to inspire and support youth in tackling both global and local public health challenges through innovative approaches.
In line with our commitment to fostering leadership and educational advancement among young people, we encourage you to present creative, out-of-the-box solutions. Explore critical areas such as reducing youth mortality, combating diseases, enhancing mental health, and expanding access to health services.
Join us in shaping the future of public health. We look forward to your innovative ideas that will help promote a healthier, more connected world for all ages.
Watch an Information Session
Download the Information Session Slides Now
Abstract & Application Submission
Send in Your Application and 500-Word Abstract Submission
Register and Apply Now!
What Is A Hackathon?
- A hackathon is a fast-paced, collaborative competition event where students like you come together to brainstorm, design, and build creative solutions to real-world challenges.
- Picture yourself working in a team, learning new skills, and having access to mentors, tech tools, and a space buzzing with creativity. You'll have the chance to pitch your ideas, get feedback from experts, and maybe even win some cool prizes. It's the perfect opportunity to bring your passion for making a difference to life, all while having fun and meeting new people.
Join our Hackathon: Innovate for Health: Empower Youth for Digital Health and Well-Being
Imagine this: A room buzzing with energy, teams of students working to transform an
idea into something real. That's the vibe of a hackathon, and it's your chance to
dive in!
Why Should You Join?
Why Participate?
Innovate for Health
Join Us in Creating a Healthier Future
We invite high school students (grades 9-12) and University students to participate
in this transformative experience.
Whether you're passionate about improving mental health, tackling global
pandemics, or promoting universal health coverage, this hackathon is your platform
to turn ideas into reality.
Turn Ideas into Action
Develop practical solutions to real-world public health challenges.
Collaborate and Learn
Work with peers and experts to refine your ideas.
Be a Change Maker
Contribute to achieving SDG 3 and improving global health outcomes.
Gain Recognition
Showcase your innovative ideas on a global platform.
Who Can Participate?
High School Students
Grades 9-12, with an interest in public health and solving health challenges.
University Students
Students in all fields and majors.
Awards and Recognition
Public Health Swag and Souvenirs
Gift Vouchers
Best 5-10 ideas will be featured on the School of Public Health website, social media, and newsletter
What will you learn?
Make a Real Difference in Public Health
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Innovate for Impact Create meaningful solutions for pressing health challenges. |
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Develop New Skills Participate in workshops that build your expertise. |
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Collaborate and Network Work with peers and mentors to refine your ideas. |
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Accelerate Change Rapidly develop and implement solutions. |
Become a Champion of Public Health Change
This is your chance to make a difference. Get your thinking caps on, and join us for
an enriching experience that could shape the future of public health!
Theme Focus - Sustainable Development Goal 3
Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All Ages
Our Commitment to Global Health and Well-Being
About Sustainable Development Goal 3
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), established by the United Nations, focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages. The goal emphasizes access to quality health services, reducing health disparities, and addressing global health challenges like pandemics, chronic diseases, and mental health. The 2024-2025 Hackathon challenges participants to develop solutions that directly address these critical health indicators.
Key Indicators of SDG 3
- Reducing Mortality: Lowering rates of maternal, neonatal, and child mortality.
- Combating Diseases: Reducing the impact of diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and non- communicable diseases.
- Mental Health and Well-Being: Addressing issues like suicide prevention, substance abuse, and promoting mental health awareness.
- Universal Health Coverage: Ensuring access to essential health services for everyone.
Key Activities and Focus Areas
Activities That Improve Well-Being
Focus Areas
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Developing strategies to manage emotions (e.g., anger) and improve mental health. |
FOOD AND NUTRITION Encouraging healthy eating habits and nutritional education. |
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| HYGIENE Enhancing practices that prevent disease and promote cleanliness. |
EDUCATION Raising awareness about health issues and promoting lifelong learning for well-being. |
Workshops
Participants will engage in hands-on workshops designed to guide them from identifying public health problems to developing and pitching innovative solutions.
Hackathon Workshops - Problem Identification: Pinpoint critical public health issues
Hackathon Workshops - Idea Generation: Develop creative and feasible solutions
Hackathon Workshops - Project Design: Turn ideas into actionable projects
Hackathon Workshops - Pitching: Refine your presentation skills and pitch your ideas to an expert panel
Workshop Topics: Problem Identification, Idea Generation, Project Design and Pitching
Sign Up for Our Workshops
Workshop 1: Problem Identification
Workshop 2: Idea Generation
Workshop 3: Project Design
Workshop 4: Pitching
How to Participate?
Ready to Make an Impact?
Here's How to Join!
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Register: Secure your spot in the hackathon.
- Prepare: Sign up to attend our workshops to refine your ideas and improve your skills.
- Apply and Submit: Develop your solution, submit it in a 500-word abstract, send in your application, and pitch your idea to our esteemed panel of judges.
We invite multisector, multi-institutional, cross-country participation in this innovative initiative to sensitize youth about the importance of public health and create a community of learners and leaders in public health.
Abstract Details
Word limit: 500
- Problem statement (10 points)
- Highlight topic and the public health problem it addresses
- Background
- Objective
- Significance and Relevance
- Highlight topic and the public health problem it addresses
- Solution/Innovation proposed (10 points)
- Approach (10 points)
- Describe how you plan to address this problem
- Impact: (10 Points)
- How would you assess?
- Sustainability: (10 Points)
- How will you propose the sustainability of the solution?
Apply Now
Click here to Apply or scan the QR Code to send in your abstract and submit the Hackathon Application.
Apply and submit your abstract entry for consideration.
Evaluation Criteria
Top 5-10 public health ideas would be selected by the esteemed jury representing multidisciplinary team based on the CREATE criteria:
The University of Memphis
2024-2025 Public Health Hackathon
Innovate for Health
Empower Youth for Digital Health and Well-Being
Important Dates
Register for One of our Information Sessions
Information Session #1: September 30, 2024
Information Session #2: October 21, 2024
University of Memphis Campus and Virtual Attendance
Deadlines Extended
Registration Deadline: January 24, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025
Venue
University of Memphis Campus
Contact Information
Michelle Jeu
Project Manager
RE-AIM Public Health IDEAS Hackathon
University of Memphis School of Public Health
majeu@memphis.edu
(901) 678-4446
Join us in creating a healthier future.
Watch an Information Session
Download the Information Session Slides Now
Abstract & Application Submission
Send in Your Application and 500-Word Abstract Submission