NVIDIA Inspired the Future: A Recap of the Ada Lovelace Hackathon
In a recent blog post on NVIDIA’s corporate website, the spotlight shines on the groundbreaking collaboration between Teens in AI and NVIDIA in organising the annual Ada Lovelace Hackathon. The article emphasizes the pivotal role of AI and data science in today’s workforce, especially for the younger generation.
Named after the 19th-century mathematician considered the first computer programmer, the event gathered speakers and mentors to encourage young women to pursue AI careers. With an expected participation of over 1,000 girls from 20+ countries, the hackathon offered prizes and access to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits for advanced training.
NVIDIA employees, including Kate Kallot, head of emerging areas, actively participated as mentors and judges, reinforcing the company’s commitment to diversifying the tech industry. The blog underlined NVIDIA’s broader efforts to promote diversity in tech, expand AI education, and create opportunities for underrepresented groups, such as the partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania.
Collaborations like this one with NVIDIA are essential to our mission as Teens in AI to bridge the gender gap in STEM by providing early exposure to AI for young, underrepresented youth, levelling the playing field, and empowering them to solve social, humanitarian, and environmental challenges as outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
By emphasizing the growing significance of AI in the global economy and the need to encourage young minds to embark on their AI journeys. It highlights NVIDIA’s commitment to driving the future of AI and the collaboration with Teens in AI as a pivotal step toward achieving a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Heartfelt thanks go out to the mentors, judges, thought leaders, and the fantastic support from the entire NVIDIA team. Most importantly, gratitude is extended to the teenagers who enthusiastically joined from over 20 countries worldwide.
We have the ability to shape a better future through collaboration.
Next Generation: ‘Teens in AI’ Takes on the Ada Lovelace Hackathon
NVIDIA’s support of Teens in AI is part of our broader commitment to bringing more diversity to tech, expanding access to AI education and championing opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups.
