SGX3 Coding Institute & Hackathon 2026
Build. Learn. Innovate.
The SGX3 Coding Institute is an immersive virtual training program designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in science gateway development, HPC, and AI-driven workflows.
Through live coding sessions, hands-on exercises, and collaborative learning, participants will gain the practical skills needed to design, build, and maintain modern scientific applications.
Program Dates
June 1–26, 2026
- Training: June 1–19, 2026
- Hackathon: June 22–26, 2026
Participant Benefits
- $2,000 stipend
- Real-world HPC and AI experience
- Hands-on software development training
- Collaborative team-based hackathon
- Professional development workshops
What You’ll Learn
- Intro to Scientific Computing & Computational Thinking
- HPC using Python
- SIR Model pseudocode development
- Software Engineering Design
- Containers with Flask and Redis
- Practical workflows for building and maintaining science gateways
Training Experience
The institute combines:
- Short, focused tutorials
- Live coding instruction
- Hands-on practical exercises
You won’t just learn — you’ll build.
Hackathon Experience
During the final week, participants will put their new skills into practice in an engaging team-based hackathon.
- Work with fellow participants
- Apply newly learned coding skills
- Complete a challenge with your team
- Gain experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and project development
Applications Are Open Now
Apply here
Spots are limited, so apply early.
Who Should Apply?
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Aspiring developers, researchers, and innovators
- Students interested in HPC, AI, and scientific software development
For questions or additional program information, please visit the application page above.