March 28-29, 2025
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Hack the Language Flagship is an event optimized for discovery and creativity where Language Flagship students can propose technology-based solutions (“hacks”) that help drive innovation in language learning. This year’s Hackathon will give Flagship students the opportunity to propose innovative solutions to enhance the Flagship experience through AI.
Application submission deadline: December 10, 2024
Notification of participation: January 15, 2025
Ready to apply?
The 2025 application for the seventh annual Hackathon will be launched exclusively via Flagship Connect! You will be able to find the application link on the Timeline, or check out Hack the Language Flagship in the Collections tool.
Flagship students and alumni should log in to Flagship Connect and see the post about the Hackathon for the link to the application. If you do not have access to Flagship Connect, please contact your program’s coordinator.
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About “Hack The Language Flagship!”
“Hack The Language Flagship!” is an amazing opportunity to become involved with a group of like-minded peers who have original ideas and want to drive the language technology innovation agenda together. Imagine the possibility of changing the world of language education over one weekend!
The Flagship Hackathon is a fast-paced event optimized for discovery and creativity. Use your experience and seek advice from experts in the field of language technology to propose technology-based solutions (“hacks”) that may impact the future of language learning.
2025 Hackathon
The Tech Center will hold its 2025 Hackathon, Hack the Language Flagship, in late March on the campus of Arizona State University. The event is designed to engage Flagship students from across the United States in ideation of new technologies to support or enhance their language learning experience. Flagship students and alumni collaborate in teams to design and pitch their ideas. A winner is selected by a panel of experts in language learning.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Community building
“Hack The Language Flagship!” is designed to build an energized community of student innovators and ideators across the Flagship community. As Hackathon participant, you automatically become a member of the Tech Center Student Advisory Council. As a board member, you will provide input and guidance on technology projects and initiatives that may have a direct impact on the Flagship community and Flagship students’ language learning endeavors.
Coaches
A group of language technology experts will coach your team to take an idea from a creative spark to potential implementation in the Flagship program.
Design Thinking
Using design thinking to guide co-creation and problem-solving, you will work on a team with fellow-Flagshippers to synergize your ideas for technology solutions that can enhance language learning and drive innovation in the Flagship community.
Taskmaster
In individual challenges, you will get a chance to demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking, pushing yourself to new limits and skill-levels!
Pitch Training
Following a business model canvas, your team will learn the nuts and bolts of how to pitch your ideas for feedback and evaluation from our coaches.
Badges & Awards
Secure yourself a Hackathon badge for the skills you acquired in the competition and showcase the badge on your resume. And who knows… you may be in for other awards at “Hack The Language Flagship!”
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Contact Information
TECH CENTER
1890 East West Road
Moore Hall 256
Honolulu, HI 96822
tech.center@hawaii.edu