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High School Students to Compete in Stony Brook Hackathon
120 students from 15 Long Island school districts will use coding and AI skills to solve digital resilience challenges.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:38pm
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High school students collaborate on cutting-edge AI and edge computing solutions at Stony Brook University's annual hackathon.Stony Brook TodayThe State University of New York at Stony Brook is hosting its third annual 'High School Hackathon' on April 23, bringing together 120 students from 15 Nassau and Suffolk County school districts to compete in teams and develop entrepreneurial ventures that address digital reliability challenges using advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
The hackathon provides high school students with a unique opportunity to apply their computer programming and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges, while also gaining exposure to emerging technologies like edge computing and AI. This event helps foster the next generation of tech innovators and digital leaders in the Long Island region.
The details
During the daylong hackathon, students will work in teams of four to develop AI-powered solutions using NVIDIA Jetson Developer Kits. They will have the chance to present their ventures to a panel of industry and academic judges, gaining valuable feedback and experience. Throughout the event, the students will receive mentorship from Stony Brook University computer science students. Prizes, including Amazon gift cards and Stony Brook merchandise, will be awarded, and all participants will receive giveaways.
- The hackathon will take place on April 23, 2026.
- This is the third annual 'High School Hackathon' hosted by Stony Brook University.
The players
The State University of New York at Stony Brook
A public research university located on Long Island, New York, known for its programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Verizon
A multinational telecommunications conglomerate that is sponsoring the hackathon event.
New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology
A research and development center at Stony Brook University focused on advancing wireless and information technologies.
Office for Research and Innovation Workforce Development
A department at Stony Brook University that supports initiatives to develop the local STEM workforce.
NVIDIA Jetson Developer Kits
Edge computing hardware platforms provided to the student teams to develop their AI-powered solutions.
What’s next
The winning teams from the hackathon will have the opportunity to further develop and potentially deploy their solutions in real-world scenarios.
The takeaway
The Stony Brook Hackathon is a valuable initiative that empowers high school students to apply their coding and problem-solving skills to address pressing digital challenges, while also gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI and edge computing. This event helps nurture the next generation of tech innovators in the Long Island region.
