A hackathon is a collaborative event, often time-limited, where students work together to solve specific problems by developing new solutions. Participants form teams to brainstorm, build, and present projects, transforming ideas into functional prototypes or innovative concepts within a set timeframe. The term "hack" in hackathon refers to creative problem solving. A hackathon combines "hack" and "marathon".

Are you a problem solver? Interested in environmental science and sustainability? Join a team or create your own team to develop strategies to reduce flooding and earn community service hours. Read all about it in the Acton Exchange.

Problem to Solve: How can we reduce flooding and the impacts of flooding in Acton in a way that is economical, sustainable, and socially and environmentally friendly?

Dates: August 19, 2025 – February 5, 2026

AB STEAM, with help from Integral Charitable Foundation, is working with Town of Acton Sustainability Office & Acton Conservation Division in partnership with EnergizeActon.org and the local community to develop strategies to reduce flooding.

The Hackathon has begun. Participants can find resources materials at https://www.absteam.org/hackathon.