The Columbia Data Science Society is proud to host its eighth annual Columbia Data Science Hackathon. Come work with novel datasets, engage with sponsors, and present your findings to a panel of judges from academia and the industry! This hackathon is open to all Columbia students, though prior experience with data science or computer programming is recommended.
Schedule:
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Time |
What |
Where |
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8:30-9:00 am |
Check-in |
Lerner auditorium |
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9:00-9:30 am |
Opening ceremony |
Lerner auditorium |
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9:30-10:00 am |
Team formation |
Lerner auditorium |
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10:00-11:00 am |
Beginner’s workshop |
Lerner 569 |
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11:00-12:00 pm |
Communication workshop |
Lerner 569 |
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12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch |
Lerner auditorium |
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10:00-6:00 pm |
CDSS Office Hours |
Lerner auditorium designated table |
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6:00-7:00 pm |
Dinner |
Lerner auditorium |
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7:00-8:30 pm |
Judging |
Lerner auditorium |
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9:00-10:00 pm |
Closing ceremony |
Lerner auditorium |
Attend the opening ceremony for general orientation and to know where to start.
Gaming Challenge
Data Privacy
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Incremental Generation of Differentially-Private Datasets (18)
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Data Privacy (5)
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Data & Privacy (17)
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Tip-to-Fare Ratio as Quality Evaluation for Yellow Cabs (15)
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Columbia Engineers (14)
Patient Safety
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Influential Factors of Patients’ Serious Adverse Effects (35)
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Potatoes (37)
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Patient Safety: Adverse effects of antihypertensive drugs (31)
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DrugX (22)
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Demographic vs Seriousness: Depression, Pain, & Hypertension (28)
Requirements
Tracks:
Submission Instructions:
- Submissions are due at 6pm
- Create a post on the hackathon page
- Submit a PowerPoint to the post, as well as your zip file, git repository, and/or notebooks
- Between 7-8:30 pm, please have at least one member at your table ready to present your project to any judges or students who come to your table.
Prizes
BIG Idea Patient Safety Technology Award
For the winner of the BIG Idea Patient Safety Technology Track, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative.
Includes:
• 4x Hydro Flask Standard Mouth White
• 2x North Face Jester Backpack Black
• 2x North Face Vault Backpack Gray/Heather
Data & Privacy Track Award
For the winning team in the Data & Privacy Track.
Includes:
• 4x JBL Wireless Speaker
• 4x Columbia Beanie
Gaming Track Award
For the winning team in the Gaming Track.
Includes:
• 4x HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Popular Choice Award
For the project selected by popular vote.
Includes:
• 2x JBL Tune On Ear Headphones Blue
• 2x JBL Tune On Ear Headphones Black
Best Overall Award
For the overall winner, best use of data, sponsored by Hudson River Trading
4x $150 Amazon Gift Cards
Access to the Online VIP HRT Swag store
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Yi Zhang
IEOR
Rachel Cummings
IEOR
Yongwhan Lim
CS & Two Sigma
Vijay Pappu
CS
Ariana Longley
PRHI
Judging Criteria
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Technical Knowledge (40%)
The technical knowledge and proficiency a team demonstrates. -
Creativity (40%)
The overall novelty and impact of a team's findings. -
Presentation (20%)
The overall quality of a team's presentation.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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