General themes(2021)

• directions_transitTransportation

  Humans, around the world, commute millions of miles every single day. A significant fraction of our day is spent in traveling. Technology has played a very significant role in enabling more people to commute. Be it in the form discovery, aggregation or purchase, technology has redefined the way we commute. Imagine how technology can human experience even better in day to day transportation and commute. What can technology do make public and private transportation much simpler?

• bookEducation

  Education develops effective leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Technology has played a significant role in recent years in allowing education to have a larger reach and allowing the teaching and learning processes to occur more smoothly. Especially during the current pandemic, the internet and video call services have allowed for learning to continue even while we are restricted at home. How can you use your technological skills to improve education?

• local_floristEnvironmental sustainability

  Nearly all of the things we consume can be traced back to the resources provided by earth we live in. Sustainability refers to creating a world that can be prosperous and habitable for future generations, and as society progresses, technology will be the at the crux of maintaining sustainability. From new and more efficient uses of energy to combating deforestation, technology's importance to sustainability has been especially pronounced in recent years. What can you do with technology to create a more sustainable world?

• show_chart Data analytics

  As humans develop more and more digital solutions, arises the need for analysis of complex data. Such data can be interpreted well by Artificial Intelligence. From predicting stocks to weather, this field has immense potential. The application of Data Analytics rises by the second as companies adopt machine learning and deep learning powered technologies. Show us what you can do with big data

• local_hospitalHealthcare

  Health care is an essential service, and our ability to provide quality health care as well as store, share and analyze health information is directly tied to improved technology. Particularly with the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has been used to create solutions to track and minimize the spread of the virus. We look forward to seeing what technological creations you will develop to contribute to this field.

• videogame_assetGame Development(6-8th Grade)

  Video games are a great way to have fun and learn code at the same time!

  Use your knowledge of coding to make fun and interactive game for everyone to enjoy!

  For this theme, we expect participants to be creative and innovative and have some kind of unique idea or message in it. Participants need to use programming languages; drag and drop/WYSIWYG applications such as Scratch and MIT App Inventor are strictly not allowed.