Hack4Impact 2024
A revolutionary event at North Seattle College that merged technology, business, and social justice.
Event Highlights
Hack4Impact 2024 was a resounding success, showcasing how technology can bridge social gaps. From AI health solutions to educational data analysis, students delivered impactful solutions.
Challenges & Solutions
The hackathon featured five challenges addressing key social justice issues: from community engagement to educational outcomes. Teams created impactful solutions with tech and data analysis to improve equity.
Team Presentations
Teams presented their projects, ranging from a volunteer matching platform to a healthcare analytics dashboard. Each project offered a unique and innovative approach to social justice.
Final Team Presentations
Special Recognition
Congratulations to the winning teams: Team Changer (Most Impactful), Team Bubble Data (Best Use of Tech), Team Mango Tart (Most Innovative), and Team AI-MD (Best Data).
Team Changer: Volunteer Matching Platform
Team Changer created a volunteer-matching platform aimed at connecting students with community engagement opportunities. The platform suggests volunteer activities based on user profiles and helps schedule activities.
Team AI-MD: Healthcare Analytics
Team AI-MD analyzed healthcare data to uncover patterns related to health equity. Using Excel and Tableau Public, they highlighted discrepancies in healthcare billing and patient demographics.
Team Bubble Data: Educational Outcome Prediction
Team Bubble Data focused on improving educational outcomes by identifying key factors for success. They developed a platform that visualizes these factors using interactive bubble charts.
Team Mango Tart: C.O.R.E Platform
Team Mango Tart developed C.O.R.E (Community-Opportunity-Resourcefulness-Engagement), a platform designed to increase community engagement and connect users with volunteer opportunities through a rewards system and feedback features.
Interview with Riko Niyomwungere
The treasurer of the Impactful Investing Club, Riko Niyomwungere, shares insights on the planning and challenges of Hack4Impact.
"It was a challenging but rewarding experience to bring this event to life, and it allowed us to engage with important social justice issues through the power of technology," said Niyomwungere.
Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved. The support from North Seattle College and the Impactful Investing Club helped turn this vision into a reality, creating real-world impact through education and collaboration.
