BUHHS 2026
May 2, 2026
@ BU
Registration is now closed

Take a look at what we are about

What is a Hackathon?

An exciting quick development and problem-solving event that brings all different backgrounds together to collaborate and engineer innovations and solve the problems of today.

HACKING +

Hacking – A creative solution to a problem. Think of life hacks, a solution to an everyday life problem. Same thing here!

MARATHON =

Marathon – A “long” (in our case 9 hours) competition.

HACKATHON!

Experience the fusion of imagination and expertise with Études Architectural Solutions.

Who are We?

The Technology Innovation Scholars Program (TISP) is an experiential learning program that aims to address inequities in access to STEM educational opportunities in the greater Boston region. Each year, the Office of Diversity and Outreach recruits BU Engineering undergraduate students to serve as “Inspiration Ambassadors” and mentors to underrepresented populations in local elementary, middle, and high schools.

2025 Gallery

FAQs

Location and Time: May 2nd, 2026 at Boston University!!
Any student from 9th-12th grade is eligible to participate.
It is COMPLETELY FREE to join!
Lunch and snacks will be provided for all participants.
No worries! We will have workshops throughout the event. Anyone at any skill level can participate and learn something new!
Up to 2 people per team are allowed.
Don’t have a partner? No problem! We will be forming teams at the beginning of the event – everyone will get a chance to innovate!
Stay tuned for more info; you definitely won’t want to miss out!
The theme will be officially announced at opening ceremony!

2026 Keynote Speaker

< Anne Peck >

Anne Peck
Current Responsibilities:
Anne Peck is the Head of the Sustainable Operations Practice in America for Technology, Life Sciences, Industrials, and Healthcare verticals. In this role, she oversees a regional team of approximately 70 sustainability professionals, leading the delivery of Sustainable Operations products, solutions, and tools for over 50 clients. Anne is responsible for developing and executing the Global Sustainable Operations strategy, driving consistency in service delivery, managing client relationships, and ensuring financial performance across Tier 1 & 2 accounts. She leads all aspects of team growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence within the Americas.
Experience:
Anne Peck, with over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, joined JLL’s Technical Services and Sustainable Operations team in May 2025 as a Senior Sustainable Operations Account Director, supporting top US clients. Previously, she served as Head of ESG+R at TA Realty in Boston, overseeing Environmental, Social, Governance, and Resiliency initiatives from the corporate level down to the asset level, across the $18B portfolio. At TA Realty, Anne established sustainability programs aimed at reducing energy, carbon, water & waste, and created a climate risk management program. Prior roles include Vice President / Head of Architecture and Engineering at AEW Capital
Management, where she managed physical, environmental, and sustainability risk across all
assets under management, while simultaneously creating AEW’s ESG&R program. Anne’s
earlier experience spans Construction Management positions at Cambridge Housing Authority, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Bovis Lend Lease.
Education and Affiliations:
Anne graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and received a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University’s College of Engineering with a focus on Construction Management. Anne served on several committees including GRESB
Benchmark and USGBC Greenbuild. She participated in planning conferences for
organizations like NAREIM, ULI, and IMN. Anne speaks as an ESG+R expert at conferences and webinars. She’s a member of CREW Boston’s Educational Foundation Scholarship Board, active in ULI Boston’s WLI and Resiliency Committee, and mentors BU Engineering students.

Our Teams

< Co-Directors >

Joshua Kome
Mahir Patel

< Technical and Logistics >

Johnny Garcia
Jonathan Sim
Marilyn Mejia

< Finance and Marketing >

Hannah Song
Tyler Nguyen
Darlene Adusei
Princess Jain
The BUHHS Hackathon is made possible through the support of our generous sponsors. Interested in sponsoring us? Click here to go to our sponsor form!