Problem Solving Hack-a-Thon Fall 2022
An RSC Member Event!
Be part of the solution!
December 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center
About our annual Hack-a-Thon:
The Regional Science Consortium’s 7th Annual Hack-a-Thon will take place in person at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center this year! Students from RSC member schools will “hack” or solve a real world environmental issue while working in groups. This event provides students with hands-on learning and experience in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students also gain experience in communication skills and teamwork. The students are expected to complete their own research on the challenge topic using information provided by experts in the field of study. The students have only short time increments to complete their research, build a prototype, and present to a panel of judges. Each project usually turns out extremely well done and unique!
Contact Sarah@RegSciConsort.com to register!
2022 Challenge Materials
Teacher Resources
Expert Presentations
2022 Useful Challenge Links:
Spread of Infectious Disease
- Mayo Clinic – Infectious Diseases
- CDC – National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Biology of Viruses & Bacteria
- Bacteria – National Human Genome Research Institute
- Virus – National Human Genome Research Institute
- Virus vs. Bacteria – Merriam Webster
Testing of Infectious Disease:
- FLUVIEW Interactive – CDC
- Understanding Covid-19 PCR Testing – NIH – National Humane Genome Research Institute
- Infectious Disease – Cleveland Clinic
- Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 – CDC
- Diagnosis of Infectious Disease – Merck Manual
Previous Challenges Revealed!
2017 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Microplastics & Marine Debris
2018 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Harmful Algal Blooms
2019 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Pollinators
2020 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Green Buildings
Spring 2021 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Constructed Wetlands
Fall 2021 CHALLENGE REVEALED: Beach Shoreline Erosion
Previous Hack-a-Thon Participants!
