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Saturday, January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Marston Science Library (Room L136), University of Florida
Presented by the University of Florida GeoDI Lab, SciStarter, and Florida Community Innovation — with support from NASA and UF Libraries.
Register today with this form!
Can’t make it in-person? Register for the virtual option with Land Cover scientist Peder Nelson! Use the same form, linked above.
A Full-Day Hackathon That Turns Data into ActionThe EMERGE Hackathon brings students and community members together to transform real environmental data into maps, dashboards, infographics, and actionable insights. Using NASA-supported GLOBE Observer data, participants will explore urgent topics like mosquito-borne disease, land cover change, and environmental health — and learn how community science can drive real-world decision-making.
No coding experience is required. Whether you are new to data or an advanced analyst, there is a track designed for you.
What You’ll DoParticipants will work in guided tracks to:
Participants will choose one of five tracks:
Beginner (No Coding Needed)
Intermediate
Advanced
Field Track (Community Science Kits)
NEW: App Improvement Track
10:30–12:00 PM — Check-in, breakfast, kit distribution, track-based workshops
12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM — Hackathon work + optional field sampling
4:00–4:30 PM — Snacks + mentor check-in
4:30–5:30 PM — Final sprint, awards, closing
This event is designed to be welcoming, interdisciplinary, and accessible.
Hands-On Kits & Field DataParticipants will use SciStarter Mapping Mosquito Habitats kits, available for checkout in advance (email info@floridainnovation.org to request a kit!) and distributed during the event. Data collected before and during the hackathon will directly feed into project tracks and NASA GLOBE datasets.
After the EventAll participants will be invited to complete a short post-event survey to share what they learned and help improve future EMERGE programs.
Want to Bring This to Your Community?This hackathon builds on the successful EMERGE Hackathon & Data Visualization Contest previously held with libraries and community partners across Florida. Event resources, curriculum, and planning materials are available for groups interested in hosting similar programs.
Event Details at a GlanceDate: January 31, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Marston Science Library, Room L136, University of Florida
Register here!
Dr. Caroline Nickerson
Executive Director, Florida Community Innovation
Communications Lead, EMERGE
caroline.nickerson@floridainnovation.org
407-562-7793
Sam Chen
sam@example.org