High School Hackathon: All Skill Levels Welcome
Compete to outsmart AI
- Free, All-Day Event: Join us at Explora for an exciting day of innovation and collaboration.
- Team Collaboration: Work in teams of 2-3 to outsmart AI and build guardrails for your own bot.
- No Programming Experience Needed: We’ll guide you through the basics, and mentors will be available to assist you.
- Meals and Snacks Provided: Enjoy delicious food throughout the day, with prizes awarded to the top-performing models.
Register
Schedule
Thunderbird Hacks detailed schedule – Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Bonus Activities
Attendees will have the chance to engage with scientists in career conversations and explore career opportunities with the Sandia Internship Program (SIP).
Laptops
Each participant will need a laptop for the event, and we can provide one if necessary. If you bring your own, please ensure that websites like github.com and kaggle.com are accessible, and that parental controls allow laptop use from 9 AM to 6 PM. Don’t forget to bring a charger!
Questions? Email xstudio@explora.us
