12-13-2019, 10:08 AM
Announcing Imagine Cup Junior – AI for Good Challenge
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/announcing-imagine-cup-junior-ai-for-good-challenge.jpg" width="1280" height="720" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>As technology continues to evolve, we are faced with an incredible opportunity to leverage the power of new solutions and human expertise to unlock some of the biggest challenges we face in society. It’s why Microsoft invests in AI for Good initiatives, which support and empower those working to address humanitarian, environmental and cultural challenges by creating a more sustainable and accessible world.</p>
<p>What’s more, we believe the future is in the hands of students around the world who are increasingly driven by a sense of purpose and who want to have a positive impact on the world and their communities. That’s why I am incredibly excited to share that we are bringing <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Imagine Cup Junior</a></strong> to secondary students worldwide, providing an opportunity for students to take part in a global challenge while learning about the power of Artificial Intelligence and its responsible use to change the world.</p>
<p><span><strong>Introduction to Imagine Cup Junior 2020 from Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Microsoft Education</strong></span></p>
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<p>Imagine Cup Junior is an extension of the hugely popular <a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us/Events?id=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Imagine Cup</strong></a> – a global competition that empowers the next generation of computer science students to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications that shape how we live, work and play. The introduction of the Imagine Cup Junior challenge will now enable younger students, starting at age 13 up to 18, to learn about technology and come up with ideas for improving the world around them, while building 21<sup>st</sup> century skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.</p>
<p>This year’s challenge is focused on Artificial Intelligence and introducing students to Microsoft’s <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-good" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AI for Good initiatives</strong></a> so they can think of solutions to issues that matter to them. This includes AI for Humanitarian Action, AI for Earth, AI for Cultural Heritage and AI for Accessibility.</p>
<p>The challenge is designed to be approachable for all students and educators, and it does not require any existing knowledge of technology or cloud concepts. We’ve created a host of materials, including templates and AI resource guides, that will help make it easy for educators and students to participate. The beauty of Imagine Cup Junior is that students can be entirely new to the concept of AI and build the competence to continue learning about technology and its impact throughout their school years. And for those students eager to learn more, we’ve created <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an extra opportunity</a></strong> to get hands on with Azure and the Wick Editor to bring their concepts to life.</p>
<p>To get started, educators need to register at <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.imaginecup.com/junior</a></strong> which will provide access to the Imagine Cup Junior resource kit including educator guides, student guides, templates and slides for the following modules:</p>
<ul>
<li>Module 1 Fundamentals of AI</li>
<li>Module 2 Machine Learning</li>
<li>Module 3 AI Applications in Real Life</li>
<li>Module 4 Deep Learning and Neural Networks</li>
<li>Module 5 AI for Good</li>
</ul>
<p>Included in the resource kit is a “Build your project in a day” kit, with videos from members of Microsoft’s Education, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud teams. This can be used in class to inspire students and coach them on how to get started, and perhaps even spark excitement to one day work in the field of AI. Students can participate in teams of between three to six people.</p>
<p>Registration opens today to allow educators time over the holidays to get creative with incorporating the challenge into class curriculum. Submissions for team projects will be open from February 3, 2020 and close April 17, 2020. To ensure the privacy of students, all submissions must be made by educators/instructors on behalf of their students. While we can’t wait to see ALL the amazing ideas of students around the world, Microsoft will be proud to recognize the top three ideas from each region – America’s, Asia, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). They will win a Windows 10 device and receive an Imagine Cup Junior trophy.</p>
<p>Challenge rules and regulations can be found <a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us/Events?id=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong>.</a></p>
<p>It is never too early to get started, and we hope by cultivating student creativity and passion for technology it will spark interest in and support the development of careers at the cutting edge of technology.</p>
<p>Register today at <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.imaginecup.com/junior</a></strong> and empower students to truly change the world.</p>
<p><span>Open only to schools/instructor led clubs for students 13+. Game ends 4/17/20. For Official Rules, see <strong><a href="https://aka.ms/ICJRules">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
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<p>What’s more, we believe the future is in the hands of students around the world who are increasingly driven by a sense of purpose and who want to have a positive impact on the world and their communities. That’s why I am incredibly excited to share that we are bringing <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Imagine Cup Junior</a></strong> to secondary students worldwide, providing an opportunity for students to take part in a global challenge while learning about the power of Artificial Intelligence and its responsible use to change the world.</p>
<p><span><strong>Introduction to Imagine Cup Junior 2020 from Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Microsoft Education</strong></span></p>
<div class="video-wrapper"> <img data-src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/announcing-imagine-cup-junior-ai-for-good-challenge.jpg" class="lazyload start-image" alt="Video for Announcing Imagine Cup Junior – AI for Good Challenge"></div>
<p>Imagine Cup Junior is an extension of the hugely popular <a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us/Events?id=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Imagine Cup</strong></a> – a global competition that empowers the next generation of computer science students to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications that shape how we live, work and play. The introduction of the Imagine Cup Junior challenge will now enable younger students, starting at age 13 up to 18, to learn about technology and come up with ideas for improving the world around them, while building 21<sup>st</sup> century skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.</p>
<p>This year’s challenge is focused on Artificial Intelligence and introducing students to Microsoft’s <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-good" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AI for Good initiatives</strong></a> so they can think of solutions to issues that matter to them. This includes AI for Humanitarian Action, AI for Earth, AI for Cultural Heritage and AI for Accessibility.</p>
<p>The challenge is designed to be approachable for all students and educators, and it does not require any existing knowledge of technology or cloud concepts. We’ve created a host of materials, including templates and AI resource guides, that will help make it easy for educators and students to participate. The beauty of Imagine Cup Junior is that students can be entirely new to the concept of AI and build the competence to continue learning about technology and its impact throughout their school years. And for those students eager to learn more, we’ve created <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an extra opportunity</a></strong> to get hands on with Azure and the Wick Editor to bring their concepts to life.</p>
<p>To get started, educators need to register at <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.imaginecup.com/junior</a></strong> which will provide access to the Imagine Cup Junior resource kit including educator guides, student guides, templates and slides for the following modules:</p>
<ul>
<li>Module 1 Fundamentals of AI</li>
<li>Module 2 Machine Learning</li>
<li>Module 3 AI Applications in Real Life</li>
<li>Module 4 Deep Learning and Neural Networks</li>
<li>Module 5 AI for Good</li>
</ul>
<p>Included in the resource kit is a “Build your project in a day” kit, with videos from members of Microsoft’s Education, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud teams. This can be used in class to inspire students and coach them on how to get started, and perhaps even spark excitement to one day work in the field of AI. Students can participate in teams of between three to six people.</p>
<p>Registration opens today to allow educators time over the holidays to get creative with incorporating the challenge into class curriculum. Submissions for team projects will be open from February 3, 2020 and close April 17, 2020. To ensure the privacy of students, all submissions must be made by educators/instructors on behalf of their students. While we can’t wait to see ALL the amazing ideas of students around the world, Microsoft will be proud to recognize the top three ideas from each region – America’s, Asia, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). They will win a Windows 10 device and receive an Imagine Cup Junior trophy.</p>
<p>Challenge rules and regulations can be found <a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us/Events?id=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong>.</a></p>
<p>It is never too early to get started, and we hope by cultivating student creativity and passion for technology it will spark interest in and support the development of careers at the cutting edge of technology.</p>
<p>Register today at <strong><a href="http://www.imaginecup.com/junior" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.imaginecup.com/junior</a></strong> and empower students to truly change the world.</p>
<p><span>Open only to schools/instructor led clubs for students 13+. Game ends 4/17/20. For Official Rules, see <strong><a href="https://aka.ms/ICJRules">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
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