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Student Challenge

Compete in one of three team challenges:

BISON TRANSPORT

 

Goal

Addressing transportation network imbalances and improve profitability.

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EMILI& UWINNIPEG

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Goal

Using a dataset of Prairie crops and weeds, how can we optimize application of inputs (e.g. nutrients, pesticides, fungicides) in production agriculture.

 

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City of Winnipeg & Ground Level Insights


Goal

Can population movement and traffic patterns predict public health outcomes and inform preventative measures in a pandemic in Winnipeg?

Details TBA.

 

 

Event Details

Information Session

Watch the recording of the Info Session held April 28, 2021, via Zoom.

Timeline

April 28th, 2021 @ 3PM Information Session –  Industry & Teams – Presentation of Challenge Details & Data via Zoom
April 30th, 2021 Deadline to Register 
May 14th, 2021 Deadline to Submit Solutions
May 19th to 21st Awards Ceremony – Winners Announced – Nexus Data Science Conference, Bridging Academia and Industry
Research Poster Display

 

Eligibility

– Third or Fourth-year undergraduate, graduate or doctorate program.
– A team of 2-3 students

Prizes

– Up to $250 in cash prizes available.
– Individual prizes vary depending upon the challenge.
– Prizes will be awarded at the Nexus Data Science Conference, Bridging Academia and Industry.

Questions?

– Please email, Max.Turgeon@umanitoba.ca

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