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Hackathon Judging Criteria
Judges Will Score Each of the Following Categories on a scale of 1 to 5.
1 = Poor | 3 = Good | 5 = Excellent
- Problem & Need: Judges evaluate how clearly the team defines the problem.
Is the problem important?
Is there a clear target user or stakeholder?
Does the team explain why this issue matters?
- Innovation & Solution: Judges assess the creativity and originality of the idea.
Is the solution thoughtful and well-designed?
Does it realistically address the identified problem?
- Prototype / Demo: Judges look at what the team built or demonstrated.
Did the team show a working prototype, mockup, or functional concept?
Is the solution understandable and usable?
- Impact & Feasibility: Judges evaluate real-world potential.
Could this solution work outside the Hackathon?
Does it create value for users, organizations, or communities?
Is it realistic to implement?
- Presentation: Judges assess communication and professionalism.
Was the presentation clear and organized?
Did the team explain their idea confidently?
Did they answer questions effectively?
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Agenda
Day 1 鈥� Thursday, March 5, 2026
Vibe Coding Introduction, Ideation, & Early Development
| Time |
Program |
| 8:00 AM 鈥� 9:00 AM |
Check-in & continental breakfast |
| 9:00 AM 鈥� 9:15 AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Guest Remarks - Dr. Katema
Overview of Hackathon goals, expectations, and judging criteria
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| 9:15 AM 鈥� 10:00 AM |
Introduction to Vibe Coding
What is vibe coding
Overview of tools and platforms
Intro to Google AI Studio
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| 10:00 AM 鈥� 10:15 AM |
Hackathon theme announcement & target criteria |
| 10:15 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM |
Team work session (1)
Ideation, design, and early development
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| 12:00 PM 鈥� 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM 鈥� 5:45 PM |
Team work session (2)
Mentors available throughout
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| 5:45 PM 鈥� 6:00 PM |
Day 1 wrap-up & Day 2 reminders |
Day 2 鈥� Friday, March 6, 2026
Development, Presentations, Raffles, & Awards
| Time |
Program |
| 8:00 AM 鈥� 9:00 AM |
Breakfast & check-in |
| 9:00 AM 鈥� 9:15 AM |
Morning kickoff & overview |
| 9:15 AM 鈥� 12:00 AM |
Team work session (3)
Raffle #1 (must be present to win)
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| 12:00 PM 鈥� 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM 鈥� 2:30 PM |
Team work session (4)
Raffle #2 (must be present to win)
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| 2:30 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM |
Team Presentations (3鈥�4 minutes per team)
Judges score presentations
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| 5:30 PM 鈥� 6:00 PM |
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
Awards Ceremony
Sponsor recognition
Event concludes
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Register Your Interest
All students who want to participate in the HMI Hackathon should register by February 20, 2026.
Participants will compete in teams between three and five students. We welcome individual
participants, though they will be assigned to teams prior to the event by the HMI
Team.
All Team members must complete their own registration.
Registration for the HMI Hackathon is now closed.
If you are registering as part of team, and some of your teammates have already registered,
please email Millena Da Silva at mdasilv2@kennesaw.edu.
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The HMI Hackathon offers organizations and individuals the opportunity to support
the students who will shape the future of healthcare. Review the sponsorship options
below to discover how you can make a difference.
$5,000 鈥� Event Naming Rights + DHT Summit Sponsor (1 spot available)
鈥淗MI Hackathon by Company Name鈥�
- Exclusive recognition as the official event sponsor
- Prominent logo placement on event collateral, website, and marketing materials
- Exclusive promotional message included in event presentation
- Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks
- Opportunity to participate as a mentor during the hackathon
- Bonus recognition at the Digital Healthcare Transformations Summit on April 29, hosted
at Marietta Country Club, with industry participation
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$3,000 鈥� Joint Hackathon + DHT Summit Sponsor (5 spots available)
- Logo displayed on event collateral, website, and marketing materials
- Recognition during the HMI Hackathon day-of events
- Opportunity to participate as a mentor during the hackathon
- Bonus recognition at the Digital Healthcare Transformations Summit on April 29, hosted
at Marietta Country Club with industry participation
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Award Sponsorships
$1,500 鈥� First Place Prize & Award Sponsor
- Company name on first-place award plaque
- Recognition on the event website
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$1,000 鈥� Second Place Prize & Award Sponsor
- Company name on second-place award plaque
- Recognition on the event website
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$500 鈥� Third Place Prize & Award Sponsor
- Company name on third-place award plaque
- Recognition on the event website
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$1,000 鈥� Merchandising Sponsor (1 spot available)
- Logo on lanyards for name tags
- Hackathon collectable Coin, HMI Logo on one side, sponsoring company logo on the other
side
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$500 鈥� Raffle Sponsor (2 spots available)
- Recognition during raffle announcements
- Recognition on the event website
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