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:
Time |
What |
Where |
8:30-9:00 am |
Check-in |
Lerner auditorium |
9:00-9:30 am |
Opening ceremony |
Lerner auditorium |
9:30-10:00 am |
Team formation |
Lerner auditorium |
10:00-11:00 am |
Beginner’s workshop |
Lerner 569 |
11:00-12:00 pm |
Communication workshop |
Lerner 569 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch |
Lerner auditorium |
10:00-6:00 pm |
CDSS Office Hours |
Lerner auditorium designated table |
6:00-7:00 pm |
Dinner |
Lerner auditorium |
7:00-8:30 pm |
Judging |
Lerner auditorium |
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
$2,600 in 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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