Dreaming of Becoming a Future Data Expert?... EY Algorithm Competition

'2021 Better World Data Challenge' Runs Until June
Participants Develop Environmental Protection Solutions Using Data and AI Technology

[Asia Economy Reporter Ji-hwan Park] Global accounting and consulting firm EY announced on the 31st that it will hold the '2021 Better Working World Data Challenge.'

The Better Working World Data Challenge is a global algorithm competition that seeks ways to contribute to environmental protection and climate change response using data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It is a program for future data experts and aims to solve environmental issues threatening our society through technology to create a better world.

This year's competition theme is the development of wildfire management and response solutions using data and AI technology. There are two specific tasks. One is to build a system that detects the edges of wildfires from infrared scan images, and the other is to develop a system that predicts the progression path of wildfires.

Participants will use Microsoft's cloud platform Azure to develop their algorithms. University students can use Azure free of charge. Participants will use satellite images provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find solutions to the tasks.

Various educational opportunities will also be provided to participants. Experts from disaster authorities and science education organizations will participate to impart the necessary knowledge and know-how to the participants.

The competition participation period is until June 15. After the period ends, a total of 60 global participants will be selected as finalists from all participants.

Eligible participants include university students and the general public with less than two years of experience in data science or related fields. Applications can be made individually or as a team.

The first-place winner in Task 1 will receive a total prize of $6,000, and the first-place winner in Task 2 will receive a total prize of $10,000. Second-place winners will receive $3,000 (Task 1) and $5,000 (Task 2), respectively. The 60 finalists will have mentoring opportunities with EY experts and will be issued certificates of award.

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