NSH @RPI 2027

About the Challenge Automate the EverydayEveryday life is full of repetitive tasks, inefficient processes, and problems waiting for better solutions.AtNSH @ RPI 2027, participants will spend the weekend designing and building tools, systems, applications, hardware projects, games, or other experiences that simplify, improve, or reimagine everyday life through technology.Projects can tackle challenges across areas such as education, productivity, accessibility, healthcare, nonprofits, business operations, personal workflows, and more.Whether you're attending your first hackathon or you've built projects before, NSH is designed to give you the space, resources, and support to turn an idea into something real.No team? No problem. No project idea? That's okay too.Team formation and beginner support will be available at the start of the event.Event ScheduleJanuary 30–31, 2027Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSchedule and programming are subject to change. Final workshop topics and activities will be announced closer to the event.Saturday, January 30 — Day 1TimeEvent9:00–10:00 AMParticipant Check-In10:00–10:30 AMOpening Ceremony & Event Overview10:30–11:00 AMTeam Formation & Workspace Setup11:00 AM onwardOpen Hacking Begins11:30 AM–12:15 PMWorkshop 1 — Beginner / NSBE & SHPE Jr. Workshop12:15–1:15 PMLunch1:15–2:00 PMWorkshop 23:30–4:15 PMWorkshop 35:30–6:00 PMProject Checkpoint 16:00–7:00 PMDinner8:00–8:45 PMWorkshop 410:30–11:00 PMLate-Night Snack11:00 PM onwardLate-Night Activity & Open HackingSunday, January 31 — Day 2TimeEvent12:00–9:00 AMOvernight Open Hacking9:00 AM–1:00 PMOpen Hacking / Final Project Development10:00–11:00 AMBrunch11:15 AM–12:00 PMWorkshop 51:00–1:15 PMFinal Submission Support1:15 PMProject Submissions Close1:15–1:35 PMJudging Setup & Participant Transition1:35–3:20 PMProject Expo & Judging3:25–4:00 PMCareer Panel / Judges' Deliberation4:00–5:00 PMAwards & Closing CeremonyOvernight ParticipationOvernight participation is subject to RPI campus policies. High school participants will participate during designated event hours and will not remain overnight unless otherwise permitted by RPI.