UCC - Comet Trek (Employer Site Visit) and Hackathon with Noetic

Join us on October 9, 2026, for an exciting Comet Trek and Hackathon event with Noetic! Connect with professionals at a technology company to gain insight into careers in areas including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and communications. Lunch will be provided.

This is a Comet Trek + Hackathon experience where students will have the opportunity to tour the organization, participate in the hackathon, and compete for exciting cash prizes!

Hackathon Details: Students will build AI agents that communicate with each other to automate real business workflows, working within Noetic's own agent platform and knowledge systems. Teams will design and implement automations that mirror the kind of intelligent, connected systems Noetic builds for its customers, with Noetic engineers on hand throughout the day to guide teams and answer questions. It's a chance to work hands-on with production-grade AI agent technology in a collaborative setting.

Pre-Event Townhall: A Pre-Event Townhall will be held for selected students prior to the Hackathon event. In this virtual townhall meeting, students will receive important information on what to expect during the Hackathon project and event from Noetic's team. The virtual Pre-Event Townhall will be held on Friday October 2 at 10am. Selected students will receive additional details prior to the meeting date.

To Apply: Students must submit resume and answer Registration Survey questions on 12twenty to apply for participation. Students selected for the event will be notified via email. Applying does not guarantee a spot.

All levels are welcome to apply.

Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Spots Available: 30
Transportation: Noetic will provide rideshare codes to cover student transportation for selected participants. More information will be provided after participation confirmation.

⚠️ Please apply only if you can commit to attending. No-shows may be disqualified from future treks. Need a class exemption? Let us know—we can contact your instructor.

Priority will be given to applications received before September 25, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered only if spots remain, and students will be placed on a waitlist.

Please note that eligibility for this employer recruitment and career exploration event depends on the employer’s requirements. Selection will be based on their current hiring needs, qualifications, and open roles.

The UCC Program is a voluntary program that offers students the opportunity to observe professionals in the their workplace and explore potential career paths. These opportunities represent a wide range of external employers. The University does not endorse the policies or viewpoints of any employer. Students are responsible for evaluating potential opportunities and for ensuring alignment with their personal and professional standards.

Photography and video recording may occur at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded for use by UT Dallas in promotional materials, social media, and university publications.

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