In collaboration with Alteryx and Phillips 66, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications is hosting the first-ever energy Datathon September 17-18. Students will compete in teams of 3–4 in this two-day event to solve examples of exciting and challenging energy problems companies face every day.
Members of the winning team will each receive a $1,000 prize bonus with second-place team members winning $500 each. Registrants will need to attend a one-hour virtual training session on September 15 or 16 and meals will be provided for participants over the course of the competition.
In this Datathon, students will be given a sample challenge along with the training and tools needed for their team to work toward a common goal. Over the course of two days, students will work together using the appropriate software and data research technology to provide a solution for the challenge and present their results to a panel of judges. Teams will be announced at the kickoff event the first day.
Participants will receive valuable experience in teamwork and innovation, solving difficult problems through collaboration and opportunities to foster professional connections.
Pricing: FreeRegister here!
Location: National Center for Supercomputing ApplicationsRoom 1104 for check-in
September 15-165-6 pm. One-hour, virtual introductory training session hosted by Alteryx SparkED
September 178–9 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast in room 11049–10 a.m. | Kickoff10 a.m.–Noon | CompetitionNoon–1 p.m. | Lunch provided in kitchenette on 3rd and 4th floors1–6 p.m. | Competition6–7 p.m. | Dinner provided in kitchenette on the 3rd and 4th floor7–9 p.m. Competition
September 188–9 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast in room 110411:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch provided in kitchenette on 3rd and 4th floors12–12:30 p.m. Provide Data Validation Sets12:30-2 p.m. Competition2-3 p.m. Presentations and Judging3-4 p.m. Closing Ceremony and Awards
The judges will score your model on the following criteria:
You will have five minutes to present and five minutes for Q&A. Your presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:
Contact NCSA Senior Research Coordinator Olena Kindratenko at kindrat2@illinois.edu with any questions!