ATOM program & events are designed in collaboration with our corporate partners to build the skills demanded by today’s technology leaders and employers. Our programs incorporate:
- Experiential learning activities to help students translate theoretical knowledge into practice.
- Innovation challenges that aim to induce students’ growth mindset and competitive spirit.
- Formal business presentations to sharpen students’ public speaking and presentation skills.
- Professional mentorship to build industry connections and provide exposure.
ATOM x AIS Hackathon Challenge
FIU's ATOM x AIS Hackathon Challenge provides students with an opportunity to showcase how Information Systems can positively impact the world. Participants will propose innovative solutions to a specific problem and can choose to code their projects in any programming language, using any platform, and deploying on any device.
This two-day challenge encourages students to form teams and collaborate intensively to develop their projects. Teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges for a chance to win stipend awards that can be applied towards their tuition. Participants are encouraged to be creative and think outside the box in order to develop unique solutions to the identified problems.
Let's Hackathon!
FIU ATOM x AIS AI Hackathon Challenge invites students to explore the transformative power of Information Systems in creating a better world. This is a fantastic opportunity for teams to propose innovative IS/IT-centered solutions that address pressing problems or opportunities tied to one of the 17 UN sustainable development goals.
Participants are encouraged to think creatively as they design solutions that can operate on any platform, utilize various programming languages, and be deployed across different device environments. We particularly welcome projects that integrate IoT solutions.
Embrace this chance to think outside the box and collaborate with your peers, as you work towards developing impactful solutions that can make a meaningful difference in our communities.
To qualify for the competition, students are required to form a team consisting of 2 to 4 members. Each team must create and submit a PowerPoint presentation that serves as a pitch tied to the 17 UN sustainable development goals.
Scholarship Awards
- First Place Team $600
- Second Place Team $400
Important Deadlines
- Application and first draft submission deadline: October 9, 2025 Noon
- Finalist announced October 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on CBC 154
- Final Submission 12:00 p.m. on October 10, 2025, Noon
- Competition date: October 10, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Judging Criteria
Problem Significance
- Does the team describe a societal problem that can be solved by IS?
- How well do they make the case for the need for a solution?
Solution Description
- Does the team fully and clearly describe the proposed solution?
- Does the solution that they describe have the potential to solve the problem that they have presented?
Innovativeness of Solution
- Is the solution innovative?
- How is it different than what has already been done?
Business Aspect of Solution
- Does the team convey that there is a market demand for the application?
- Does the team have a solid plan for marketing the application?
Is the application sustainable?
Alpha Prototype Demo
- What is the quality of the demo/video?
- How well does the team respond to questions?
ATOM Pink Tank
The ATOM Pink Tank Program is a six-month leadership development program. Students participate in a series of activities designed to sharpen them strengthen academic and technical skills, and enhance their professional network through mentorship.
ATOM x AIS Technology Innovation Challenge
FIU’s ATOM x AIS Technology Innovation Challenge aims to develop and refine the analytical skills of our FIU Business students as they are challenged to develop cutting-edge solutions to real-world business problems.
ATOM Cybersecurity Strategy Challenge
The ATOM Cybersecurity Challenge is a 4-week experiential education and mentorship program focused on trending cybersecurity topics. Students investigate a real-world business cyber incident or attack, then present innovative cybersecurity strategies and policies to a jury of CISOs.