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Can’t find your answer here? Email kbauman@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Participating<\/h2>\n
\nWho can participate?<\/summary>\n

All Temple students, undergraduate and graduate, from every school and college. Faculty and staff are welcome to join student teams.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nDo I need coding experience?<\/summary>\n

No. Today’s AI tools let you build working prototypes without writing code, and the kickoff tutorial shows you how. Teams mix people with different backgrounds, so your knowledge of a problem, design, research, or communication matters as much as technical skill.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow do I register, and what is the deadline?<\/summary>\n

Fill out the registration form<\/a> by Monday, October 26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow much time will it take?<\/summary>\n

The challenge runs for ten days, from October 28 to November 6. Teams work part-time around their classes and set their own schedules. Plan to attend the kickoff, send two short checkups, and present on demo day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nCan I participate remotely?<\/summary>\n

You can join the kickoff on Zoom. Demo day is in person in Alter Hall, and at least one member of each team must present there.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhat if I can’t attend the kickoff?<\/summary>\n

Register anyway and select that option on the form. We will match you with a team the next day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Teams<\/h2>\n
\nDo I need a team to sign up?<\/summary>\n

No. Register on your own, and we will match you into a team at the kickoff based on your skills and interests.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow big are teams?<\/summary>\n

Three to five members. We aim for teams that mix different schools, majors, and skills.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Projects<\/h2>\n
\nHow do we choose a problem?<\/summary>\n

Pick one from the Problem Bank<\/a> or propose your own. Either way, start with a real need and the people it affects. See the Guidelines & Judging<\/a> page for the tracks.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhich AI tools can we use?<\/summary>\n

Any tools you like. Your final deck must list every AI tool you used, which version, and for what purpose. Our AI Tools and Resources<\/a> page lists free options to get started.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhere can we work, and what support is available?<\/summary>\n

The Duckworth Scholars Studio in Charles Library is the work hub for the challenge, with workspace, study rooms, and a computing lab. See Temple Library Resources<\/a>. Mentors also hold office hours throughout the build days.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWho owns our project after the challenge?<\/summary>\n

Your team owns its work. If your project is selected for continued development with IBIT or a Temple unit, we will agree on next steps together, consistent with Temple policy.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Submission and Judging<\/h2>\n
\nWhat do we need to submit, and when?<\/summary>\n

Two checkups during the build (October 31 and November 3), then your final slide deck by Friday, November 6, at 12:00 pm<\/strong>. No late submissions are accepted. The Guidelines & Judging<\/a> page lists the required slides.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow long is the demo day presentation?<\/summary>\n

About 5 to 7 minutes, followed by questions from the judges. The exact length depends on the number of teams.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow are projects judged?<\/summary>\n

A panel of judges<\/a> scores each presentation on seven criteria. The importance of the problem and the value to users carry the most weight. See the judging criteria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Prizes<\/h2>\n
\nWhat can we win?<\/summary>\n

The top three teams win $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000, split evenly among team members. IBIT may also select promising projects, including ones outside the top three, for continued development on campus. See Prizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Logistics<\/h2>\n
\nIs food provided?<\/summary>\n

Yes, at the kickoff and on demo day. Let us know about dietary restrictions on the registration form.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nI have accessibility needs. Who should I contact?<\/summary>\n

Note them on the registration form, or email kbauman@temple.edu<\/a>. We will work with you to make sure you can take part fully.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow will we communicate during the challenge?<\/summary>\n

By email. We will send updates and reminders to the Temple email address you used to register, so check it regularly during the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Register to Participate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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