University of Memphis School of Public Health 3rd Hackathon
Innovate for Health: Empower Youth for Digital and Well-Being
April 29, 2025 - The hackathon is an innovative initiative aimed to assist youth to come up with out of the box solutions to address public health challenges of the 21st century. This platform brings together youth's ideas on how today's pressing public health problems can be addressed across diverse local and global settings.
Sixteen teams, comprising over 80 students, will present final project pitches focusing on empowering youth in the realm of digital health and well-being. This celebratory event will take place on May 5th and will feature student pitch presentations, awards, and remarks from SPH leadership. Faculty, families, teachers, students, and community members will be in attendance.
The hackathon teaches the skills to think about solving public health problems, not just identifying them. Through workshops students get expert feedback on innovative and sustainable solutions. 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.
The School of Public Health challenges 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.
