Local: Auditorium Prof. Dr. José Marques Dos Santos
Date: Tuesday, July 01st, 2025 | 14h00-14h20
Moderator: António Coelho, Associate Professor, DEI / FEUP
António Coelho
Associate Professor, DEI / FEUP
Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Department of Informatics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (FEUP), University of Porto (UP), director of the Doctoral Program in Digital Media at the University of Porto and academic leader of the EUGLOH European University Alliance.
Senior Researcher at the Center for Human-Centered Computing and Information Science (HumanISE) of INESC TEC with research interests in the areas of Computer Graphics, Extended Reality, Serious Games, and Accessibility.
Goals: Science communication is a very relevant competence for researchers, promoting greater impact, relevance and innovation. More specifically:
- Develop Real Solutions: Create prototypes that help companies communicate effectively with different audiences, particularly at stands, fairs or events.
- Bringing the Academic Community and Companies Closer Together: Fostering collaboration between doctoral students and company professionals, establishing bridges for sharing knowledge and innovation.
- Train and Inspire: Provide an intensive learning, teamwork and networking experience where participants will have access to expert mentors who will support the development process.
- Promote the Doctoral Symposium: Integrate the best projects and teams into the Doctoral Symposium program, reinforcing the connection between academia, research and the business sector.
Rules: Participants will join in teams to participate in a hackathon activity (19th to the 22nd of May): an intensive learning, teamwork and networking experience where participants will have access to expert mentors who will support the development process.
A final pitch (May 30th) selects the three best projects that will be presented in the Doctoral Symposium. These three projects will be implemented with support from mentors to be exhibited in the DCE venue. After a final 5 min pitch presentation at the DCE session, the team with more votes will be awarded with a special prize.
Eligibility: To be enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Porto.
Evaluation: Voting from the general public at the DCE (QR Code).
Hackathon Applications
Hackathon Date: May 19 – 22
Spots: 32 participants (max)
Registration: Free of charge
Apply now and secure your spot in this unique experience!
Applications are now open for the 2025 edition of the Science Communication Hackthon, part of the Doctoral Congress in Engineering (DCE)!
During four intensive days, PhD students and researchers will team up to turn complex scientific concepts into creative communication solutions — using digital media tools and languages.
What to expect:
- Specialized mentoring provided by professionals from the creative, scientific, and technological sectors;
- Meals provided throughout the four days;
- Final showcase of the projects;
- Certificate of participation;
- Full intellectual property rights retained by the participants.
A unique opportunity to communicate science in a clearer, more engaging, and innovative way!
Examples of past projects and participant feedback.
Apply now and join this vibrant community of innovation and creativity! Apply