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University of Toronto Climate Impacts Hackathon
We are pleased to announce that registration for the U of T Climate Impacts Hackathon, March 15-17, 2024 (Friday pm to Sunday pm) is now open!
If you are interested in learning how global climate model output is used to quantify regional-scale climate change impacts, this hackathon is for you! This hackathon will use the University of Toronto Downscaling Workflow framework (https://utcdw.physics.utoronto.ca), which is a Jupyter-book based learning resource and workflow visualizer, to tackle realistic problems related to climate change. You will
- Learn about climate downscaling and use it to solve real-world problems.
- Engage in collaborative problem-solving.
- Compete with other teams for the chance to win exciting prizes.
- Network with colleagues and experts.
- Enjoy complimentary meals and snacks.
The rough event schedule is as follows:
- Friday March 15th: Introductory panel, networking, and presentation of the Hackathon challenges in the afternoon. Initial work session in the evening. Dinner provided.
- March 16th (morning to evening): Work sessions. Meals provided.
- March 17th: Final work session in the morning. Showcase, judging, awards and conclusion in the afternoon. Coffee and lunch provided.
You will be informed of your status as a participant in the Hackathon by February 28. As a participant, you will be placed on teams with a balance of interest, skill sets, and educational/professional backgrounds. No background in climate analysis or programming is required or assumed, but as a participant you will be expected to undertake recommended background preparation (about two hours worth) so you can hit the ground running on Friday March 15!
Space is limited, so we can’t guarantee that all registrants will be able to participate in this Hackathon. As a University of Toronto sponsored event, priority will be given to UofT students, but we welcome and will try to include registrants from outside the UofT community. We also plan to find ways for everyone to engage through online participation on March 15 and 17, and your registration will help us gauge future demand for this kind of opportunity and more in-depth training in future efforts.
Past Event Recordings
Engineering Design in a Future Changing Climate
Speaker: Dr. Sihan Li
Original Event Date: October 29, 2024
Advanced Earthen Construction for Climate-Resilient Affordable and Sustainable Buildings
Speaker: Dr. Michele Barbato
Original Event Date: May 24, 2024
Navigating Climate Uncertainties in the Nile Basin Through Cooperative Adaptive Operation of Large Dams
Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Basheer
Original Event Date: February 27, 2024
Climate Change from the Trenches: Adaptation and Mitigation in the Electricity Sector
Speaker: Dr. Kurt C. Kornelsen
Original Event Date: December 11, 2023
The Role of Environmental Economics in Energy Projects Development: From Cost-benefit Analysis to Sustainable Finance
Speaker: Dr. Camille Payre
Original Event Date: April 6, 2023
University of Toronto’s Climate Positive Master Plan: the evaluation, planning & strategy behind our climate commitment
Speaker: Marc Couture
Original Event Date: February 21, 2023
Reimagining Sustainable Urban Futures
Speaker: Dr. Marta Berbés-Blázquez
Original Event Date: January 26, 2023
Advancing Climate Adaptation in a Decarbonizing Electric Power Sector
Speaker: Dr. Michael Craig
Original Event Date: December 08, 2022
Using Atmospheric Measurements to Examine the Earth’s Carbon Cycle
Speaker: Dr. Debra Wunch
Original Event Date: October 27, 2022
Toward Resilience of Infrastructure and Urban Systems in a Changing World
Speaker: Dr. Samuel Markolf
Original Event Date: September 29, 2022
The Future of Geothermal Energy
Speaker: Brian Beatty
Original Event Date: April 21, 2022
The Science of Net Zero
Speaker: Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld
Original Event Date: March 17, 2022
Sustainability for Whom? Identifying the Unintended Consequences of Climate Change Mitigation
Speaker: Dr. Karen Chapple
Original Event Date: February 17, 2022
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
Speaker: Dr. Adam Sobel
Original Event Date: January 19, 2022
The Great Infrastructure Decoupling: Rigid Designs Confront Climate Uncertainty
Speaker: Dr. Mikhail Chester
Original Event Date: December 16, 2021
Dysfunctional Assumptions on the Energy Transition Pathway
Speaker: John Voss, P.Eng.
Original Event Date: November 17, 2021
CSE Research Symposium – November 2021
Speakers: Dr. Oya Mercan, Dr. Marianne Touchie, Dr. Daniel Posen, Dr. Marianne Hatzopoulou, Dr. Paul Kushner, and Dr. Karen Smith
Original Event Date: November 12, 2021
The Impact of Climate Change on Total Cost of Asset Qwnership, Smart Solutions for Mitigating Costs, and the Surprising Role of Health
Speaker: Dr. Anna Robak
Original Event Date: October 20, 2021
Engineering Design for Future Climates –Navigating a Complex Intersection of Disciplines
Speaker: Dr. Francis Zwiers
Original Event Date: September 22, 2021
Decarbonizing Cities with District Energy
Speaker: King Tung
Original Event Date: March 24, 2021
University of Toronto’s Climate Neutral Master Plan
Speaker: Marc Couture
Original Event Date: February 24, 2021
Hydro-Meteorological and Climate Risks Under Climate Change
Speaker: Dr. Philippe Gachon
Original Event Date: January 27, 2021
Delivering Climate Change Commitments – How Campuses and Developments Are Doing It
Speaker: Cameron Thomson
Original Event Date: November 11, 2020
The Important Role of Engineers in Reducing Climate Change Risk
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Fyke
Original Event Date: October 21, 2020