AI Sustainability Datathon

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Powering a Sustainable AI Future

Join us in exploring the environmental impact of AI in finance.
Organized by CMU Data Science Club + Students Using Data for Social Good.
Sponsored by BNY.

November 9 - 16
Giant Eagle Auditorium
Teams up to 4

Challenge Topic

Analyze the environmental footprint and resource consumption of AI technologies in the financial industry. Create innovative strategies to enhance the sustainability and eco-friendliness of AI applications.

Who Can Participate?

This hackathon is exclusively for CMU students. Both graduate students and undergraduate students are eligible. Form teams of up to 4 members.

Prizes and Perks

$2,000

Cash Prize

Plus, free food and t-shirts for all participants!

Judging Criteria

Exploration

Uncover novel datasets and provide insightful analysis.

Modeling

Develop advanced models to find meaningful data relationships.

Impact

Propose actionable and impactful policies.

Submission Materials

Code Submission

Submit your project code as either:

  • Python Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb)
  • R Markdown file (.rmd)

Ensure your code is well-documented and reproducible.

Video Presentation

Create a video presentation of your project:

  • Duration: 5-10 minutes
  • Explain your approach, findings, and impact
  • Be creative and engaging!