LakerHacks returns to SUNY Oswego this weekend

OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego students will come together this weekend for LakerHacks, a 24-hour, student-led “hackathon” focused on coding, creativity and collaboration.

Open to students of all majors and experience levels, the event gives participants the chance to build projects, attend workshops, and connect with peers and industry professionals.

Organizer Ethan Moody expects this year’s event to be even bigger than before.

“Last year’s was pretty sizeable,” Moody said. “We’re expecting about a hundred people this year.”

Moody also noted the event’s opportunities for both networking and fun.

“We have lots of industry sponsors coming to our event, and we have a lot of just cool stuff for a hackathon,” he said.

LakerHacks is designed to be beginner-friendly while still offering opportunities for more experienced programmers to push their skills. Throughout the weekend, students will work in teams to create projects they are passionate about.

“You get to level up your skills,” Moody said. “It’s a great learning experience and a great way to connect.”

With support from industry sponsors and a full schedule of activities, LakerHacks aims to give students hands-on experience and a space to innovate, all within a single weekend.