about this event
Everyday life is full of repetitive tasks, inefficient processes, and problems waiting for better solutions.
At NSH @ 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 Schedule: January 30–31, 2027 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Schedule and programming are subject to change. Final workshop topics and activities will be announced closer to the event.
Overnight Participation: Overnight 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.
tracks
Automate the Everyday
Design and build tools, systems, applications, hardware projects, games, or other experiences that simplify, improve, or reimagine everyday life through technology, across areas such as education, productivity, accessibility, healthcare, nonprofits, business operations, and personal workflows.
when
NSH @RPI 2027 — Day 1
Participant Check-In (9:00–10:00 AM); Opening Ceremony & Event Overview (10:00–10:30 AM); Team Formation & Workspace Setup (10:30–11:00 AM); Open Hacking Begins (11:00 AM onward); Workshop 1 — Beginner / NSBE & SHPE Jr. Workshop (11:30 AM–12:15 PM); Lunch (12:15–1:15 PM); Workshop 2 (1:15–2:00 PM); Workshop 3 (3:30–4:15 PM); Project Checkpoint 1 (5:30–6:00 PM); Dinner (6:00–7:00 PM); Workshop 4 (8:00–8:45 PM); Late-Night Snack (10:30–11:00 PM); Late-Night Activity & Open Hacking (11:00 PM onward).
◍ Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteNSH @RPI 2027 — Day 2
Overnight Open Hacking (12:00–9:00 AM); Open Hacking / Final Project Development (9:00 AM–1:00 PM); Brunch (10:00–11:00 AM); Workshop 5 (11:15 AM–12:00 PM); Final Submission Support (1:00–1:15 PM); Project Submissions Close (1:15 PM); Judging Setup & Participant Transition (1:15–1:35 PM); Project Expo & Judging (1:35–3:20 PM); Career Panel / Judges' Deliberation (3:25–4:00 PM); Awards & Closing Ceremony (4:00–5:00 PM).
◍ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute