PharmaHacks 2025

PharmaHacks 2025 is a online, team-based educational challenge designed to introduce high school students to the field of computational drug design. Participants will compete to solve a real-world-inspired scientific challenge with professional software tools.

The event emphasizes learning, creativity, teamwork, and scientific communication. No prior experience is required.

Who Can Participate

High school students (Grades 9–12)
Interest in science, technology, medicine, or computing is encouraged
Teams of two students

Tools Used

ADMETLab 3.0
Avogadro
Open Babel

Note: The detailed challenge workflow and evaluation process will be explained live during the instruction and demo session on the event day.

What Participants Will Gain

Hands-on exposure to computational drug design tools
Experience solving a real-world-inspired scientific challenge
Team-based problem solving and communication skills

Event Format

Free to participate. Zoom link will be shared with registrants before the event.
Two-day format:
- January 10: Instructions and demo at 10 -11 am
- January 10: Challenge period at 11 am - 2 pm
- January 11: Presentation submission deadline at 10 am
- January 11: Results announcement and Winner Team Presentation at 2 pm

Prizes

First Place: $300 + Certificate + Priority consideration for MTI internships
Second Place: $200 + Certificate + Priority consideration
Third Place: $100 + Certificate + Priority consideration