About the challenge

The Carolina Data Challenge, or CDC, is UNC’s weekend-long data science hackathon hosted by Carolina Analytics and Data Science (CADS) in partnership with the UNC Department of Computer Science and the School of Data Science and Society.

This year’s location is UNC Computer Science’s Sitterson Hall. Our hackers will form teams and develop innovative AI and data science solutions that address social challenges across a variety of domains.

Of course, every good hackathon has plenty of excitement. Interact with our sponsors at the sponsorship fair, attend workshops to add new skills to your roster, engage with other organizations at the club fair, grab great merch, earn prizes, and meet new friends!

CDC is completely beginner-friendly, with numerous workshops and networking opportunities for those completely new to data science, ensuring that hackers of all skill levels have the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and create projects for social good!

Get started

Check in at Sitterson Hall before the Opening Ceremony

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

10 non-cash prizes
Pop Culture 1st Place
1 winner

Anker Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Pop Culture 2nd Place
1 winner

24 oz Owala

Social Science 1st Place
1 winner

Mini Projector

Social Science 2nd Place
1 winner

Magsafe Portable Charger

Business 1st Place
1 winner

Phillips 22 in. Monitor

Business 2nd Place
1 winner

North Face Backpack

Natural Science 1st Place
1 winner

75% Wireless Keyboard

Natural Science 2nd Place
1 winner

LEGO Botanicals Bonsai Tree

Graduate 1st Place
1 winner

Apple Airpods 5

Graduate 2nd Place
1 winner

Magsafe Charging Station

Judges

Jingping Nie

Jingping Nie

Franklin Mingzhe Li

Franklin Mingzhe Li

Jack Snoeyink

Jack Snoeyink

Harlin Lee

Harlin Lee

Rodrigo Almeida

Rodrigo Almeida

Anna Kirkland Smith

Anna Kirkland Smith

Riley Harper

Riley Harper

Somer Lillard

Somer Lillard

Bryson Bonham

Bryson Bonham

Yoav Goldhorn

Yoav Goldhorn

Ryan Wendt

Ryan Wendt

Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    Judging criteria is listed on the Notion site.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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