Pace University's Mobile App Development Bowl Seeks To Solve Aging Dilemma

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- By 2050, more than 21 percent of the global population will be 65 or older, compared to 11.7 percent in 2013, according to U.N. and U.S. censuses. Worldwide, this aging population will represent the focus of several major societal and economic changes and challenges. This means that policymakers, governments, health systems, manufacturers, retailers, and other public and private stakeholders will need to adapt to the needs of the aging population.

John Haffey

Content Partner: Pace University

This year, Pace University's Mobile App Development Bowl will pit student teams against each other to create apps that solve the need that aging persons face in various aspects of their daily lives. This may include:

Access and use of products and services across industries: retail, food, healthcare, transportation, finance, etc.
Better performance of various activities: exercise, cooking, taking medication, reading, dating etc.
Communicating with loved ones and others in their communities by utilizing media and social platforms
Participants can sign up as a team, with a minimum of 2 members. Can’t find a team? Students can register individually and organizers will help form a team with you.

Contest Dates:

Kick-Off Event & App Building Workshop: Feb. 26 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Mobile App Testing & Assessment Workshop: March 18 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 861 Bedford Road, Pace University in Pleasantville.

Mobile App Judging & Awards Ceremony: April 15, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 861 Bedford Road, Pace University in Pleasantville.

Please RSVP by Feb. 12 via email to mobileappcontest@pace.edu

For questions, please contact Adil Hasan or Liz Foster at mobileappcontest@pace.edu or call 914-773-3471.

For contest info, visit Pace's website here.