🌱 Sustainable Synapse: Hack for Social Impact

285 Jay St, 285 Jay Street, Kings County, 11201

GDG on Campus New York City College of Technology - New York, United States

Build Solutions. Create Change. Shape the Future.Are you ready to use technology to make the world more sustainable?Ment...

Dec 6, 2:00 PM – Dec 7, 12:00 AM (UTC)

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About this event

Build Solutions. Create Change. Shape the Future.

Are you ready to use technology to make the world more sustainable?
Mentor Me Collective, in partnership with CUNY City Tech, invites you to Sustainable Synapse: Hack for Social Impact — a one-day hackathon that empowers students to tackle real-world global challenges through creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

🧠 About the Hackathon

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
📍 Location: CUNY City Tech
👥 Who Can Join: All City Tech students — from Freshman to Senior!

Form a team of five or join one during the event to design innovative solutions addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

  • 🌾 Goal 2: Zero Hunger

  • 💧 Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

  • 🏙️ Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

No prior hackathon experience is required — just bring your creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset!

🏆 What to Expect

  • Collaborate with peers from different majors

  • Network with industry mentors and guest speakers

  • Learn new skills in design thinking, sustainability, and tech innovation

  • Compete for exciting prizes and certificates

  • Showcase your project using Google Vids during final presentations

🕒 Run of Show – Saturday, Dec 6, 2025

9:00 AM: Check-in, breakfast, and networking
10:00 AM: Opening remarks & event overview
10:30 AM: Career Panel — “Journey into Tech & How Your Role Exists in Tech”
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Hackathon time! Work with your team and mentors
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Project presentations via Google Vids
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Awards, certificates, and closing remarks

🎁 Prizes & Recognition

🏅 Top 3 Teams will win prizes
🎓 Certificates for all participants, mentors, and speakers

🚀 Register Now

Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to join one of City Tech’s most impactful hackathons of the year!

👉 Register Here: https://luma.com/6rt4skq5

💬 Let’s Hack for a Better Future

Join us at Sustainable Synapse: Hack for Social Impact and become part of a community using tech for good. Let’s build a more sustainable world — together.

When

When

December 6 – 7, 2025
2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Ousmane Diallo

    Organizer

  • Noor Raj

  • Damani Duke

  • Yuzhen Chen

    Secretary

  • Arisa Moonsammy

    Marketing Lead

  • Jawad Lazuk

    Research Lead

  • Sutibro Barua

    Marketing Lead

  • jada Bellille

    Design Lead