Jacob Marks’ Post

I had the incredible opportunity to be selected for and participate in Citadel's Summer Invitational Datathon, and I'm thrilled to say that we secured second place!! 🥈🎊 Thank you so much for my amazing teammates Sherry Liu, Andy Si, Taylor Moorehead! They have been so positive and dedicated throughout our many all-nighters 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️ and are the most brilliant and creative people I've ever met!! I'd also like to extend a huge appreciation to the teams at Citadel and Correlation One for organizing such an engaging experience for all of us! This is my first ever experience and it was SO FUN putting theory into practice! Congratulations to everyone else for their well-deserved successes, it has been an honor to compete alongside such inspiring people with such insightful perspectives. Our report details how delays can be predicted, and how they can propagate through an interconnected network of airports. We made use of maps, network analysis, logistic models, random forest classifiers, neural networks, matrix propagation models, and many other important statistical techniques to paint a more holistic picture of the varying effects a weather events at one major airport can pose to all other US airports. It showcases how our systems can become strained, and how delays cascade into a series of cancellations. This involved collecting and cleaning large amounts of additional runway data to validate our assumptions, and weather data to strengthen our models. Once again, I extend heartfelt thanks for my teammates, Citadel, Correlation One, and everyone else. I am so grateful for this opportunity!! #citadel #datathon #statisticalmodeling #datascience #analytics

🌍 Exciting News from the Hack4BioHeritage Hackathon! 🐾 I'm thrilled to share that our team, Team-XO, has successfully developed EcoExplorer, a groundbreaking portal designed to classify animals based on their images and predict the conservation status of various species using key characteristics like height, weight, average speed, diet, lifespan, and gestation period. This innovative solution leverages the power of machine learning to aid in the conservation of wildlife. Tech Stack: Flask, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript, TensorFlow, HTML Future Scope: 1. We are implementing long-term forecasting for strategic planning. 2. We are enhancing model interpretability with explainable AI techniques. 3. We are integrating with cloud platforms and weather APIs. A big thank you to my teammates Vaibhav Chhillar, Ansh Kant, and Virat Samdarshi for their dedication and hard work. Together, we’re making strides toward a more sustainable future. #Hack4BioHeritage #MachineLearning #WildlifeConservation #EcoExplorer #AI #Innovation #TeamWork #Biodiversity #Sustainability

Thanks much Jean Fernandes, GreyMatter & Fine for the amazing opportunity. It was great burning the midnight oil and attempting the hackathon on Prompt Engineering. Would like to extend my thanks to GrowthSchool as well for organising the workshop. Thanks team, was able to extract quality insights on the trending technologies. Folks who are interested to dig more about the hottest AI products, join the GreyMatter discord community. AI enthusiasts across the globe actively engage, discuss & take part in the exciting challenges here. Recommended :) #chatGPT #promptengineering #ai #hackathon

What an outstanding initiative to harness the power of AI for social good, especially in times of such immense need. The recent devastating earthquake in Morocco resulted in unspeakable tragedy. Amidst this sorrow, there's a glimmer of hope to come together to make a difference. Leveraging the strength and innovation of Canadian AI, the "Morocco Solidarity Hackathon: will leverage competition to foster collaboration for lasting impact. This isn't just about technology; it's about humanity, solidarity, and making a tangible impact on communities in distress. I invite you to join this inspiring cause. #AIforGood #MoroccoSolidarity #CanadianAI #NaturalDisasterRelief ---

I am excited to share that I had the privilege of participating in the 𝐀𝐈+𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 organized by GainForest, IBM Research, held at ETH AI Center in Zurich! Our project was focused on 𝒆𝑫𝑵𝑨, utilizing the BOLD Systems dataset provided by Gainforest to explore the intricate relationships between species, their nucleotide sequences (raw eDNA), and their habitats. Leading the 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐌 team, I developed a machine learning-based solution capable of identifying habitat types from raw nucleotide sequences. Our primary goal was to create a classifier that predicts the habitat type of a species using its nucleotide sequence and other features. I am thrilled to announce that our project was selected as a finalist in the competition, and our solution will now continue its journey along with other finalists to be deployed for the XPRIZE finals. Participating in this hackathon has been a remarkable learning experience, filled with excitement and innovation. Special thanks to Andrea Desiderato and David Dao for their mentorship and the entire AI+EcoHackathon team for their support and encouragement. I look forward to receiving in-depth feedback on our project and exploring further improvements. Additionally, I am eager to learn about the next steps for the XPRIZE showcase. #EcoHackathon #AIforGood #Biodiversity #Gainforest #ETHAICenter #IBMResearch #XPRIZE #MachineLearning #Conservation #eDNA

#365daychallenge of solving problem on #leetcode Day - 203/365 Problem Solved: 5 Total: 1665 LeetCode:https.lnkd.in/dtjiMVix Problem link: 2120.Execution of All Suffix Instructions Staying in a Grid https://lnkd.in/dD9YNX_j 2121.Intervals Between Identical Elements https://lnkd.in/d-P5TrqA 2125.Number of Laser Beams in a Bank https://lnkd.in/dvZSVWW9 2126.Destroying Asteroids https://lnkd.in/dC6UyTrS 2130.Maximum Twin Sum of a Linked List https://lnkd.in/dusGmZvv #dailycoding #dsa #codingchallenge #codechallenge #365daysofcode #365daychallenge #dsa #competitiveprogramming #algorithms #leetcode #consistency

I am pleased to announce that I will be participating as a solo in the ML4Earth Hackathon Physics-aware Machine Learning organized by the Technical University of Munich Data Science in Earth Observation. This hackathon interested in forecast flood events, build a fast, stable, accurate flood modelling framework that can perform at scales from large scale. Specifically, input data and ground truth data in Pakistan flood 2022. Supervised or unsupervised methods based on machine learning methods should be designed to solve the 2-D shallow water equations. Finally, based on this model, a flood forecast model should be achieved in the event of the Pakistan flood in 2022. I am very excited about this journey that I will join alone. The subject of this hackathon in 2022 is the agricultural challenges of our age so that we can feed the growing global population under the influence of the climate crisis. The challenge is to predict crop yields using machine learning and remote sensing:

The AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival 2023 is a chance to learn new skills, meet like-minded peers, and network with sponsors and mentors. Winners will pitch their idea at the Aotearoa AI Summit 2023. Esri's ArcGIS software is the world's most widely used professional geospatial technology - applied in almost every field from Conservation to Climate Change; and from Agriculture to Smart Cities. Now users are applying ArcGIS in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) to make use of rich, publicly available GIS data sources such as NZ's LiDAR and Imagery data to solve some of our biggest challenges. Using pre-trained models to detect vegetation in 3D, finding patterns in satellite imagery and other big data sources, or developing and training your own specialist models, GeoAI is both new and fast-evolving. As part of the AI for the Environment Hackathon 2023, Eagle Technology is providing Esri ArcGIS software to teams looking to learn and apply GeoAI to solve issues for all topics within the Hackathon: • Protecting our Freshwater and Marine Resources • Climate Change Mitigation • Reducing Pollution from our Activities and Substances • Impacts of Changing Land Use • Preserving and Bolstering Biodiversity Along with access to ArcGIS software, Eagle has collated some foundational data sets which will be useful in many of these areas https://bit.ly/3KxBNhx To learn more about locations, key dates and times, and to enter your own team to this amazing event visit https://bit.ly/3KyjOHY

Mediterranean Smart Cities Hackathon! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that our team recently participated in the Mediterranean Smart Cities Hackathon in Tetouan/Martil, and we secured 5th place! 🏆 This achievement reflects our dedication, creativity, and collaboration in tackling real-world challenges. Our project focused on enhancing waste management in smart cities with advanced AI technologies: ### AI Technologies Used: - Transfer Learning with VGG16: We fine-tuned the VGG16 model, a state-of-the-art CNN, for accurate real-time waste detection and classification. - Voice Command Integration with Whisper: We used OpenAI's Whisper for accurate, real-time voice command processing, enabling seamless user interaction. -  connected our Python code with Arduino using Firmata to enhance functionality and real-time responsiveness. ### How It Works: 1. Object Detection: The VGG16 model processes live video feeds to detect and classify waste. 2. Voice Commands: Whisper processes voice commands for hands-free system control. 3. Real-Time Feedback: The system displays detected objects and recognized commands instantly. All this couldn't be possible without the hard work and the dedication of my teammates Ahlam TARIK,Mehdi Rtel Bennani,Nada El Gourari and Zaïnab Dkhissi to them I say thank you for inviting me to live with you this amazing experience you have been the best teammates ever ❤️. This intelligent system aims to improve waste management efficiency, promote sustainability, and contribute to cleaner urban environments. A huge thanks to our mentors, organizers, esspecially Diaa Alhak EL FALLOUS and mohammad harrak and fellow participants aicha felloussi,Oussama Ezzaou and Hajar Zoumhan for an inspiring and memorable experience. Together, we're shaping the future of smart cities! 🌍 note: the code will soon be available on GitHub. bellow you'll find a video showcasing the functionality of our solution. #SmartCities #Hackathon #Innovation #TechForGood #TeamWork #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #VoiceRecognition #AI

The ethicallyHackingspace (eHs) community has a healthy appetite for both classic and emerging science fiction. Many of us are avid Star Trek fans, and we decided to start sharing a daily post dedicated to science fiction that provides a great example of how #spaceisourcollectivefuture. We hope you enjoy today's Star Trek post. Like, comment, and forward it to a fellow Star Trek fan. Introducing Data, originating from the planet Omicron Theta, and belonging to the android race. Fun Fact: Data, despite being an artificial being, possesses a desire to understand and experience human emotions, demonstrating a compelling journey of self-discovery and exploration of what it means to be alive. #StarTrek #Data #OmicronTheta #ScienceFiction #SpaceIsOurCollectiveFuture #EthicallyHackingSpace