Computational Biotechnology Hackathon 2025

Get ready to compete in the Computational Biotechnology Hackathon, hosted by the Oliveira Lab at North Carolina A&T! This one-day challenge brings together participants to solve real problems at the intersection of biology and computation. Teams will use data-driven methods, modeling, and algorithmic design to tackle biological questions and present their solutions to a panel of judges.

📍 Location: 2907 E Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM💻 Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)🏆 Prize: $150 Amazon Gift Card for the Best Team

Event Highlights:

• Opening remarks by Dr. Samuel Oliveira

• Team formation & challenge announcement

• Intensive hack sessions

• Lightning demos & judging

• Awards ceremony

Organizing Committee:

• General Chair: Dr. Samuel Oliveira

• Program Chair: Hamed Rastaghi

• Mentor Chair: Bukola Akindipe

• Mentors: Rutuja Bhamare, Tolulope Oyeniran, Zion Oluwasegun

⚠️ Participation is limited to 30 competitors.Bring your ideas, creativity, and coding skills — and compete to make an impact in computational biotechnology!