Computational physics is the fusion of advanced computing techniques and scientific principles to explore the uncharted world around us, virtually. Everything from games, planes, brains, DNA, automobiles and advanced materials is being developed at a lightning pace these days, in large part due to the computational tools available to scientists and engineers to explore the nature of how things work. Advanced scientific computing is driving a new industrial revolution as modern societies move into a digital economy.
Join us!This year, the Hackathon will feature new challenges suitable to students ranging from secondary one to postsecondary level. In addition to the use of computing, participants will also have access to the use Arduino and Raspberry Pi units should they wish to integrate and enhance their creation with microelectronics. (Note: Projects with and without such integration, will be judged separately, as will projects from different grade levels.)http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/hackathon2018/