Join us for the second annual NSF HDR and UCSD SMASH Hackathon! After a very successful first year, we are coming back for another hackathon this year! Join us for new challenges, new prizes, and an even better event!
This hackathon is based on the NSF HDR ML Challenge where participants are tasked with applying ML to scientific benchmarks for modeling out of distribution data in three critical areas: Neural Forecasting, Climate Prediction using Ecological Data, and Coastal Flooding Prediction over time. The goal of the hackathon is to work with teams and expert consultants to complete a submission for one of these challenges. It is a great opportunity to refine your data science skills, network with scientists, and have fun! Food will be provided. There will be prizes and certificates awarded for best submissions. All experience levels are welcome!
The hackathon is organized in collaboration between UCSD's Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCSD's Department of Physics, UCSD's Department of Mathematics, UCSD's Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, and The San Diego Supercomputer Center through UCSD's new "SMASH" initiative.
This event will take place the weekend of January 17-18. After a brief introduction teams of 1-4 people will be assigned to the dataset of their choice. Expert scientists and programmers will be available to consult and aid teams for the duration of the event. Teams will present their progress at the closing of the event on Sunday afternoon.
In-person participation in as much of the hackathon as possible is highly recommended. Registration for the event is free.
The hackathon will take place on campus, in Franklin Antonio Hall.
We are looking for volunteers to serve as experts to help teams with their projects. Please indicate if you would like to be a volunteer on the registration form or by contacting the event coordinators.
