Overview: 

The Department of Computer Science and the HPE Data Science Institute are hosting the AI Student Showcase to recognize outstanding graduate students who have shown a commitment to the field of artificial intelligence.

Participation Guidelines: 

• Eligibility: 
  • Currently enrolled UH students (Undergraduate & Graduate students) 
  • Students from all backgrounds are welcome.
• Team Composition:
  • Each team can consist of at least 2 and up to 5 members.
  • Cross-disciplinary teams, with diverse skill sets, are encouraged.
• Original Work and Data Usage:
  • The work should be completed before the deadline and should not have been submitted previously as a class project or to another competition.
  • Pre-existing code or datasets are allowed, provided they are publicly available and appropriately credited.
  • If external datasets are used, they should be publicly accessible, and participants must adhere to the terms of use.
• Tools & Software:
  • Participants can utilize any legally licensed tools, libraries, or frameworks.
• Intellectual Property:
  • Unless stated otherwise, participants retain the rights to their projects. However, the organizing body may request permission to highlight or promote projects for marketing purposes.
• Judging Criteria:
  • Projects will be evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, scalability, impact, and presentation. Detailed criteria will be provided at the event's commencement. 
• Code of Conduct:
  • Participants are expected to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or unethical behavior will result in immediate disqualification.       
• Mentorship:
  • Seeking guidance from mentors is encouraged. However, mentors should not directly contribute code or perform core data analysis. 
• Awards:  
  • Judges will award the top 5 projects based on the judging criteria.
• Modification of Rules and Decision Finality:
  
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to modify rules or judging criteria as needed, with any changes communicated in advance.
  • Decisions made by the judging panel are final and binding.  

Conclusion:

The AI Showcase provides an invaluable platform for aspiring researchers to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and dedication to advancing knowledge in computing, data science, and AI. We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the next generation of innovators.