Animal Health with Cornell Hackathons

WHAT'S NEXT IN ANIMAL HEALTH?

This interdisciplinary event brings together students from across degrees, majors, and schools at Cornell University! Teams comprised of veterinary, business, engineering, and design students, come together to create solutions to needs in veterinary health care. On Saturday, mentors provide feedback and guidance to teams. On Sunday, the hackathon culminates in a project showcase to an audience of peers, mentors, and company representatives.

January 31 - February 2, 2025

Schurman Hall Ithaca, NY

36-HOURS OF VETERINARY INNOVATION >

Students Apply to Join Here

WHY YOU, WHY THIS?

IF YOU'RE KEEN TO COLLAB.

You know that the success of any product or service relies on collaboration across science and business, creative and engineering.

IF YOU'RE ITCHING FOR IMPACT.

You know that there's major improvement needed in the care of animals and you're the one who's going to lead the charge.

IF YOU LIKE IMPROVING LIFE.

You've fallen asleep dreaming of a way to improve the life of companion animals, food animals, exotics, aquatics, sport animals and wildlife.

IF YOU JUST🩷 ANIMALS.

A hackathon that's designed for animal lovers, systems thinkers, and those with a knack for creativity + imagination.

2025 CHALLENGE AREAS

Over this weekend, up to 150 Cornell undergraduate and graduate students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds will develop a broad range of ideas and skills as they address challenges in animal health. The challenges below are just a few examples of the many pain-points students may address over the weekend.

PIGMENTED ANIMALS

simple black line icon image various animal pawprints on white background

SHORTAGES IN THE VET PROFESSION

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SPECIALTY CASE BACK LOG

HIGH VOLUME TESTING

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TEAM FORMATION SESSIONS

Two team formation sessions are offered to help participating students form interdisciplinary teams of 4-6 with members from different colleges, departments, and fields of study. Each session is 90 minutes.

WEDNESDAY

January 29

7:00PM

Virtual

THURSDAY

January 30

6:00PM

In-Person

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Hover over schedule events to learn what's recommended (★), what's mandatory, where to submit registration, team content and for mentors, access to our teams list + locations.