3 days ago
Correction: LLM API Credits
Hi everyone,
We wanted to follow up on our previous email about LLM API credits. To clarify, this was something offered during the hackathon build period to help with development, not a post-event prize.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
Christopher Huang On behalf of the DSH Hacks Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
3 days ago
Thank You + Your Participation Prize 🎉
Hi everyone,
Thank you for being part of DSH Hacks V1! With 283 submissions from 74 countries, this was one of the biggest events we've run, and we're grateful for every project, late night, and idea you brought to the table.
As a thank-you, every participant who submitted a project is receiving:
- 50% off Ideavo Pro — redeem with code STEMED2026 at checkout. If you have any trouble redeeming it, reach out to us through the "Email the hackathon manager" link on the hackathon page and we'll help sort it out.
- A digital certificate of participation — check your email…
6 days ago
STEMise is Hiring! Join Our Team
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
DSH Hacks V1 has been an incredible journey, and none of it would have been possible without our staff and our amazing community of participants. As we look ahead, we're opening up several staff positions and we'd love to have active Discord members join us to help continue the impact we've built together.
So far, STEMise has reached:
- 2,000+ individuals impacted
- 102 nations represented
- 6 continents reached
- 100,000+ people reached through community events, educational initiatives, and social media content
If you are active on Discord and want to…
7 days ago
YIMO II
We are excited to share that YIMO II, the Youth International Math Olympiad, is returning on August 29th and 30th. YIMO I brought together 303 students across 53 countries with over $1,100 in prizes from Art of Problem Solving and Hudson River Trading. YIMO II is coming back bigger with more sponsors and a larger prize pool.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLKMy5cPHpOFhFUc8fukPBjMiJHl35aB3u7rkClPTw_VziVg/viewform?usp=preview
The DSH Hacks Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
8 days ago
Results and Photo Request
The results for DSH Hacks V1 are officially out! Congratulations to all participants who submitted. Building something is no small feat and every single submission represented real effort and creativity.
To our top 3 winners:
1st place: lily-memo by Ryo Mafune
2nd place: Yachay Lab by Arnold Giovanny
3rd place: SciSim by Mohd Altamish
If you would like to be featured on our socials please prepare a headshot or group photo of your team send to dshhacks@gmail.com
We want to make sure you get the recognition you deserve.
Thank you to everyone who participated in DSH Hacks V1. We hope…
8 days ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the DSH Hacks V1 gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Our top 3 winners are:
1st place: lily-memo by Ryo Mafune
2nd place: Yachay Lab by Arnold Giovanny
3rd place: SciSim by Mohd Altamish
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
8 days ago
And the Winners are...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the DSH Hacks V1 gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
8 days ago
Thank You to Our Sponsors
DSH Hacks V1 would not have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. We want to take a moment to recognize each of them.
Ideavo
CodeCrafters
LLM API
Hudson River Trading
Aniko
InterviewBuddy
relay.app
Interview Cake
Featherless AI
Crackd
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
CleanShot X
Iteration Machine
Their support made it possible for us to organize this event
The DSH Hacks Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
9 days ago
Update: Winners Announcement July 11th
Hi everyone,
First, thank you for your patience. Judging 283 incredible submissions from 74 countries took longer than we anticipated, and we wanted to make sure every project got the thorough, fair review it deserved rather than rush the process.
We're sorry for the delay in getting winners announced. We know the wait has been frustrating, and we appreciate you sticking with us.
Winners will be announced on July 11th 10 a.m. CST.
Thank you again for building something incredible with us at DSH Hacks V1. We can't wait to celebrate the results with you.
-…
10 days ago
We Need More Staff!
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
DSH Pitch is growing fast, we're already at 73 registrations and counting, and we need more hands on deck to help us run this competition well.
About Us:
DSH Pitch Competition is a global student pitch competition open to students aged 13+, hosted collaboratively by three youth-led organizations: DeltaForge Hacks, NextHorizon, and STEMise. We're bringing together young innovators from around the world to turn bold ideas into compelling STEM-driven venture pitches.
We're recruiting 10-15 staff members to help plan and run this competition. This is a chance to contribute to a real, international project,…
10 days ago
Thank You for Participating
With judging now closed, we wanted to take a moment to share just how far DSH Hacks V1 has come.
1,304 registrants. 74 countries. 283 submissions.
Our top represented countries included India, the United States, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Canada, with participants spanning every corner of the globe. In the US alone, we had strong representation from California, Texas, New York, Virginia, and beyond.
Every single project represented hours of effort, creativity, and problem solving under pressure. Whether you built something technical, educational, or entirely out of left field, we are grateful you chose to be part of this.
We…
11 days ago
Workshops moving to YouTube
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
We wanted to share an update on our workshop series. Given that our judges are joining us from all over the world, coordinating live sessions across so many time zones has been a real challenge. To make sure everyone can access this great content regardless of where you are, we're shifting our workshops from live sessions to a YouTube format.
- The workshops aren't going away, they'll just be delivered as recordings on our YouTube channel, so you can watch (and rewatch) whenever works best for you:
We'll keep posting new sessions there…
12 days ago
Workshop Update
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
We want to apologize for the delays in getting these workshop announcements out. Thank you for your patience, dedication, and continued support throughout DSH Hacks V1. It means a lot to us.
Here are the planned Live Workshops and Judge Q&As coming up. Join whichever fit your schedule!
July 7 — Judge Q&A
Talk to Your Data: How AI Is Changing Dashboards
Presented by Prabu Deivendran
11:00 – 11:30 AM EST
https://meet.google.com/zyu-zqto-azq
How AI is layered onto tools like Tableau and Power BI, and what it means for data careers.
July 8 — Live…
12 days ago
DSH Pitch
Loved DSH Hacks V1? We are already onto the next one.
DSH Pitch is our upcoming global student pitch competition, open to students 13 and up worldwide. Backed by Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) with more sponsors on the way, the prize pool is going to be significantly larger than what is listed right now. Just your idea, a short video, a pitch deck, and a one page summary.
Deadline: August 29th, 2026 at 11:45 PM PDT
Register here: https://dsh-pitch-30500.devpost.com/
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
13 days ago
Join the STEMise Discord
Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that we have an official Discord server where you can stay up to date on everything DSH Hacks, DSH Pitch, and all future STEMise events and initiatives.
Join here: https://discord.gg/fMYDe6zQUG
We will be sharing event announcements, competition updates, staff opportunities, and more directly in the server. Hope to see you there!
The DSH Hacks Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
14 days ago
Non-Trivial Referral Network
We are excited to share an opportunity from our partners at Non-Trivial, a highly selective fellowship program supporting young founders and researchers working on ambitious, high-impact projects.
For those thinking about college applications, research experience is one of the most prestigious and differentiating factors you can have. Non-Trivial gives you the structure, mentorship, and community to pursue that kind of work at a serious level. Many of the most competitive college applicants in the country have participated in this program, with over half their alumni attending Ivy League or top 10 universities.
Referral Network: https://apply.non-trivial.org/referral-network
Learn More: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vuO4XS9TW86RVtbaYcFfqnqBUoe7DdhEPQbnsSyRLPk/edit?slide=id.g3f06f090621_0_0#slide=id.g3f06f090621_0_0
The…
16 days ago
Judging & Results Timeline
Hey everyone! Here is a quick update on where things stand.
Judging for DSH Hacks V1 is currently underway and will close on July 8th at 11:45 PM CDT. Results and prize announcements will follow on July 10th. Thank you for your patience while our judges review your submissions.
The DSH Hacks Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
16 days ago
July 4th Workshops Cancellation Notice
After receiving dozens of requests from participants who expressed interest in attending but were unable to due to family arrangements around the holiday, we have decided to cancel all July 4th workshops.
We appreciate everyone who reached out and understand that the 4th of July is an important time for families. We will be rescheduling and sharing updated workshop dates soon, so stay tuned for more details.
Thank you for your continued support of DSH Hacks V1!
The DSH Hacks Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
19 days ago
We're launching a Pitch Competition!
We're launching a pitch competition!
Hey everyone,
Alongside DSH Hacks, we're also running the DSH Pitch Competition this cycle.
If you have an idea you want to bring to life and pitch to a panel of professionals, this is for you. More details on tracks, prizes, and judging are dropping soon.
Check it out here: https://dsh-pitch-30500.devpost.com/
— The DSH Organizing Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the pitch competition, make sure to send an email to officialstemise@gmail.com
21 days ago
DSH Hacks V1 - Upcoming Live Workshops
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
As we are wrapping up judging, I wanted to announce the upcoming dates for our live workshops presented by our judges for the next week, which will begin on June 29. We encourage all participants to join whichever ones they can. Hope to see you there! Also, keep an eye on our YouTube channel as we will continue to post additional workshops there!
June 29 Workshops:
Engineering the Agent: Workflows, Skills & Tools That Actually Work
Presented by Suresh Kumar Palus
12:30 – 1:00 pm EST
https://meet.google.com/jat-dexv-znt
Ever feel like AI coding tools…
21 days ago
Attend DSH Judge Live Workshops!
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
As we wrapping up judging, I wanted to announce the upcoming dates for our live workshops presented by our judges for the next week, which will begin on June 29. We encourage all participants to join whichever ones they can. Hope to see you there! Also, keep an eye on our YouTube channel as we will continue to post additional workshops there!
June 29 Workshops:
- Engineering the Agent: Workflows, Skills & Tools That Actually Work
Presented by Suresh Kumar Palus
12:30 – 1:00 pm EST
https://meet.google.com/jat-dexv-znt
Ever feel like AI coding tools are just fancy autocomplete?…
about 1 month ago
Deadline, Discord, and Workshops!
Dear DSH Hacks participants,
Our deadline is less than a day away, so make sure to get your projects in if you haven't already! Also please join our Discord server, where you can ask your hackathon-related questions, view updates on our judging process, and see our winners announced.
We would also like to announce that many of our judges will be graciously hosting workshops over technical topics and concepts for participants like you. Some of these workshops will be live and others will be pre-recorded. We will send out an email soon with workshop timings and they will also…
about 1 month ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for DSH Hacks V1.
