Bayer Hackathon: Pittsburgh

University Students! Help Bayer bridge the gap between life sciences and tech. Show off your creative technology solutions to a Bayer business challenge, e.g. Chat-Bots, Big Data, etc. The event includes guest speakers, mentors, swag and a lot of food. Pitch your team's ideas to an expert panel of judges to win a cash prize and the coveted title of the Bayer Hackathon winner! Form your team and register now! Registration: Students must form a team of 3-5 prior to registration. However, each participant MUST register individually. Questions and concerns, check out the FAQs below and if you don't find what you're looking for please email hackathon@bayer.com.   FAQs Additional Information: Form your team (including name) before registering, and remember! Each team member must register individually! Once you have your team registered, it can't hurt to game plan. Determine your team's strengths and weaknesses. What is a Hackathon? A hackathon is an event for tinkerers, innovators, tech gurus, and those passionate about changing the world. They bring together the brightest minds for 36 hours to create new and exciting solutions to the challenges of today. Hackers are invited, but not required, to work throughout the night on their solutions. Who can participate? Any student who is at least 18 years of age and attending a college or university. (Don't forget to form your team of 3-5 prior to registering!) All fields of study are welcome! Does the hackathon cost money? Nope! Bayer will provide you with a weekend worth of meals, coffee, and snacks to get you through. Not to mention a bunch of free swag. What should I bring to the event? Bring your computer, cell, headphones, chargers, and any other devices you will need to hack. We strongly encourage that you bring a pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries, and a change of clothes.