ARCC hosts the NSF Engine Open Hackathon

Together with ARCC, NVIDIA, and OpenACC organization, NSF Regional Innovation Engines will be visiting the University of Wyoming for the the NSF Engine Open Hackathon, from January 27 to 30, 2026. Approximately, 40 participants have been selected and will be using the University's Flagship High-Performance Computing Cluster, MedicineBow managed by ARCC.  

 

This hackathon will bring together a diverse community of participants from across academia, federal research labs, and the startup ecosystem to tackle environmental challenges using advanced sensing, AI-driven analytics, and robust AI/ML tools and technologies. The organizing framework for the hackathon is Advanced Sensing and Computation for Environmental Decision Making (ASCEND). Hackathon proposals should demonstrate alignment by prioritizing activities that seek to (1) leverage or advance the state of the art of the unparalleled body of environmental sensing assets in the CO-WY region; (2) transform environmental sensing data through advanced data analytics, including deep learning techniques; (3) develop actionable decision-support tools in one or more of our core use-case areas. The use case areas in which hackathon activities should be focused are: Wildfire Preparedness and Response, Soil Health, Water Quality and Availability, and Air Quality. We will also consider applications that build upon previous projects or enhance their success.

 

About the NSF ASCEND Engine: 

Led by Innosphere and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), with support from the State of Colorado and the State of Wyoming, the NSF ASCEND Engine is a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency across the Colorado-Wyoming region. The NSF ASCEND Engine brings together a diverse network of partners to develop and commercialize technologies that address critical community resiliency challenges, foster economic growth and enhance community well-being.