KU EECS Students Achieve Major Success at Hack Midwest 2024

The University of Kansas Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its students at the recent Hack Midwest hackathon.

A team of EECS students, Alexis Vielma, Bhavik Goplani, and Suhaan Syed, represented KU with exceptional skill and dedication. Their hard work and innovative spirit culminated in a remarkable victory, securing the runner-up position for Best College Team and winning the Red Hat & Intel OpenShift AI Challenge. This dual success resulted in a total prize of $4,000.

Competing against a field of over 325 participants from 55+ teams, the KU team's success is a testament to their talent and the strong support provided by the department. Their achievement not only reflects their individual efforts but also highlights the quality of education and resources available at KU for students interested in technology and programming.

The EECS Department would like to extend its sincerest congratulations to Alexis, Bhavik, and Suhaan on their outstanding accomplishment. Their success is a reflection of the department's commitment to providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to excel in their future professional careers.