Major League Hacking 2025 Hackathon Season

SharkHack Spring 2025

April 5, 2025 | Simmons University, Boston

Our hackathon provides students, especially women and other under represented communities the opportunity to collaborate and create innovative mobile apps, games, hardware hacks, and more!

Student Registration

Mentor Registration
photo of 2025 planning committee around a computer

What is SharkHack?

Welcome to SharkHack 2025! SharkHack is Simmons University’s 24 hour hackathon, which aims to create an inclusive environment for all students to code, design, and develop projects.

Dive into innovation at SharkHack, where brilliant minds unite to create, collaborate, and code their way to groundbreaking solutions. Set against the vibrant backdrop of cutting-edge technology, SharkHack brings together aspiring developers and designers for an exciting weekend of creativity and competition. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a newcomer to the tech scene, SharkHack offers a welcoming environment for all skill levels.

We welcome undergraduates and Highshoolers of all experience levels and backgrounds to join us this Spring for a weekend of fun, food, and friendly competition! Please note this is a 24-hour hackathon - this experience will continue overnight.

SharkHack 2025

Technology for a better tomorrow

This year's theme is "Techonology for a Better Tomorrow". This theme focuses on leveraging technology and innovation to prioritize human well-being, equity, and social progress. It celebrates solutions that tackle critical societal challenges, improve lives, and create a more inclusive and just world. By emphasizing human-centered design, this theme aims to empower individuals and communities, ensuring that technological advancements lead to a better tomorrow for all, with a focus on health, education, equality, and sustainability.

SharkHack 2025 logo. Words 'SharkHack' with image of shark near a computer

Schedule

Keynote

Veronika Durgin

From Data-First to Knowledge-First: The Paradigm Shift in AI and Data Strategies

Veronika is a data practioner and leader with 20+ years of experience specializing in building scalable platforms, driving digital transformation and leading high-performing teams.

Veronika Durgin's headshot

Anusha Nerella

Industry Leader delivering reflections, thank you notes, and final words

With her background in AI, software development, and scalable system architectures, Anusha is excited to evaluate innovative projects and engage with our talented participants.

Anusha Nerella's headshot

Categories

The Moonshot Venture Award

Recognizes ventures with groundbreaking ideas, strong practicality, and compelling pitches

The Humanity-Driven Innovation Award

Honors innovations that prioritize human well-being, equity, and societal progress, recognizing projects that address critical social challenges and enhance quality of life

The GreenTech Impact Award

Celebrates innovations that drive sustainability and create a measurable positive impact on the environment.

The BioHarmony Award

Recognizes innovations that enhance physical, mental, and overall well-being through technology.

The AI for Tomorrow Award

Honors visionary AI ideas that contribute to a better future, solving complex challenges and improving lives through intelligent technology.

Best Entertainment

Recognizes entertainment projects that captivate audiences and push creative boundaries in media that engage and inspire.

Team

...
Raneem Mousa
Director
...
Megan McNamara
Web Developer
...
Selma Rahman
Event Planning + Mentor Outreach
...
Chieu Le
Social Media Manager + Photography
...
Jena Lee
Co-Director
...
Rachel Peffley
Sponsor Outreach + Event Planning
...
Katie Repoli
Graphic Design + Event Planning
...
Buzeinep Mamytova
Category Planning + Workshop Planning

Sponsored by

Girls Who Code Logo Open Avenues Logo Stand Out Stickers Logo Red Bull Looo

Contact

Questions or Concerns?

Email us at:

[email protected]

FAQ

A hackathon is a place of collaboration and innovation. In this 24 hour event, create a great hack to compete to win some awesome prizes, make new connections and gain valuable experience.
We invite all 18+, currently enrolled in any undergraduate degree, to attend. The goal of this hackathon is to create a safe space for individuals who identify as women and nonbinary, as they are underrepresented in computer science, to be able to explore cool ideas and let their creative minds drive them, while also providing an opportunity for new coders to learn additional skills and feel empowered. With that in mind, feel free to register regardless of your gender.
Yes! Although there may be teams who want to work on more advanced projects, we’ll make sure you end up on a team that’s well-suited to your level of technical expertise. Part of what makes hackathons so fun is the opportunity to learn!
Absolutely! We anticipate having several prize categories.
Yes! Teams will have the opportunity to demo their projects live in front of judges. However, we do recommend recording a video demo as a backup.
Yes! We encourage students to form teams based on project interest. We will also offer a registration option for students who would prefer to be placed on a team. These teams will be designed by the Simmons SharkHack organizers.
Teams must consist of 2-4 members.
It will be a long day! We recommand a smart casual dress code. Please keep in mind photos will be taken during the event. You may bring a change of clothes for later. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but it is recommanded to bring a waterbottle, headphones, computer and charger, and/or any other items you would normally bring to an extended study sesh!
Please check out this site for the guidelines, according to MLH.