SASEHack 2026
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
📌About the Event
SASEHack 2026 is a virtual hackathon organized by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) as part of STEM Connect 2026. The event invites students and innovators to collaborate, build creative solutions, and compete for exciting rewards. Participants get an opportunity to work on real-world challenges, attend workshops, connect with mentors, and showcase their projects to the SASE community.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event Name: SASEHack 2026
- Organized by: Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
- Mode of Conduct: Online / Virtual hackathon
- Event Format: Team-based hackathon where participants develop innovative solutions within the given timeframe.
- Final Showcase: Selected finalists get an opportunity to pitch their projects live at STEM Connect 2026 in Seattle.
- Duration: Approximately 3 days (hackathon weekend format).
- Activities Included:
- Coding and solution development
- Beginner-friendly workshops
- Mentor interactions
- Project presentations and evaluation
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: Registration is currently open.
- Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PT
- Hackathon Dates: September 18, 2026 (4:00 PM PT) to September 20, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
- Final Project Pitch: Selected finalists will present their solutions at STEM Connect 2026 in Seattle.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Open to collegiate SASE members and friends of SASE.
- Students from all academic majors and experience levels can participate.
- Beginners and experienced developers are welcome.
- Participation Rules:
- Participants need to collaborate in teams and build an innovative solution during the hackathon period.
- Teams are expected to submit their completed projects according to the given guidelines.
- Solutions should demonstrate creativity, technical implementation, and practical impact.
- Evaluation Process:
- Projects are evaluated based on:
- Innovation and originality of the idea
- Technical execution and functionality
- Real-world impact and scalability
- Quality of project presentation
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Prize Pool: $4,000 in total prizes.
- Winner Benefits:
- Cash prizes for top-performing teams.
- Opportunity to showcase projects at STEM Connect 2026.
- Networking opportunities with students, mentors, and professionals.
- Hands-on experience in solving real-world problems