FSU hosts 24-Hour Energy Hackathon with NextEra Energy
Florida State University recently hosted a 24-hour Energy Hackathon in collaboration with NextEra Energy, the parent company of Florida Power & Light, at the FSU Innovation Hub.
The event, themed “Superheroes of Innovation,” challenged participants to develop innovative solutions to help homeowners reduce energy consumption by 10 percent across Florida.
FSU Innovation Hub hackathons are interdisciplinary, recruiting students from all majors and welcoming all types of solutions, with no coding required, and are also called Design Sprints due to the use of Design Thinking for innovation.
“The Hackathon was an incredible opportunity for FSU students to apply their skills and creativity to real-world problems. Seeing our students tackle such a significant challenge with enthusiasm and ingenuity was truly inspiring.”
— Ken Baldauf, director of the FSU Innovation Hub
“The Hackathon was an incredible opportunity for FSU students to apply their skills and creativity to real-world problems,” said Ken Baldauf, director of the FSU Innovation Hub. “Seeing our students tackle such a significant challenge with enthusiasm and ingenuity was truly inspiring.”
The event brought together 50 students from various majors, forming 10 interdisciplinary teams to tackle the challenge using design thinking methodologies. Students were able to engage in research, ideation, prototyping and pitch preparation, all while having access to experts for guidance and support.
Over the course of the 24-hour event, students had the opportunity to network with peers and industry professionals, explore internships and career paths, deepen their industry knowledge and refine critical skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving and public speaking.
To determine the winner, students participated in a 3-minute presentation where teams pitched their ideas to the judges, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. These presentations included a prototype to demonstrate how their solution would be utilized.
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