The NU AIChE student chapter of the Chemical and Materials Engineering program at the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) successfully organized its first-ever hackathon, REACTHON, this past weekend. The event attracted 29 teams and approximately 140 participants from NU SEDS, NU SMG, and NU SSH, representing various academic disciplines. Competitors worked to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges presented by industry partners.
KazMinerals and Yer-Tai, the event’s sponsors, provided engaging case studies for participants to tackle, allowing students to apply their technical expertise to practical industrial problems. The hackathon also received strong support from the university, with Professor Stavros Poulopoulos, Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, delivering an inspiring speech to motivate participants. The Department of Student Support (DSS) also played a crucial role in the event’s success.
Winning Teams
School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (Yer-Tai Winners)
The REACTHON champions from SEDS showcased exceptional problem-solving skills, earning internship opportunity from Yer-Tai:
• Zhandarbek Sapargaliyev, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Azel Tuyakova, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Altaiyr Khaidarov, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Alikhan Kalmakhanbet, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Yernur Shyntassov, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
School of Mining and Geosciences (KazMinerals Winners)
Another outstanding team, representing the School of Mining and Geosciences, won the KazMinerals-sponsored challenge. They were awarded an internship along with an exclusive production site tour. The winning team members were:
• Zhanassyl Nussupzhan, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Yerkebulan Tazabek, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Danial Izbanov, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Argyn Abzhanov, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Magazhan Margulan, 2nd-year, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
SEDS congratulates the NU AIChE club and all participants on the successful completion of REACTHON and looks forward to even greater achievements in the future!
KazMinerals and Yer-Tai, the event’s sponsors, provided engaging case studies for participants to tackle, allowing students to apply their technical expertise to practical industrial problems. The hackathon also received strong support from the university, with Professor Stavros Poulopoulos, Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, delivering an inspiring speech to motivate participants. The Department of Student Support (DSS) also played a crucial role in the event’s success.
Winning Teams
School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (Yer-Tai Winners)
The REACTHON champions from SEDS showcased exceptional problem-solving skills, earning internship opportunity from Yer-Tai:
• Zhandarbek Sapargaliyev, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Azel Tuyakova, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Altaiyr Khaidarov, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Alikhan Kalmakhanbet, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
• Yernur Shyntassov, 4th-year, Chemical Engineering
School of Mining and Geosciences (KazMinerals Winners)
Another outstanding team, representing the School of Mining and Geosciences, won the KazMinerals-sponsored challenge. They were awarded an internship along with an exclusive production site tour. The winning team members were:
• Zhanassyl Nussupzhan, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Yerkebulan Tazabek, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Danial Izbanov, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Argyn Abzhanov, 2nd-year, Mining Engineering
• Magazhan Margulan, 2nd-year, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
SEDS congratulates the NU AIChE club and all participants on the successful completion of REACTHON and looks forward to even greater achievements in the future!