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These themes targeted urgent issues, from balancing renewable energy supply and demand to safeguarding infrastructure against cyber threats and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The projects were evaluated by a panel of judges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with showcasing keynote speeches and educational workshops, the event culminated with the top three teams winning cash prizes. With more than 100 registered participants, 17 project submissions, and leaders from some of the biggest energy and tech companies, EnergyHack @GT successfully fostered collaboration and showcased the potential of student-driven solutions for advancements in energy and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe inaugural student-led EnergyHack was a tremendous success, and I am incredibly proud of the committee members for turning this brilliant idea into an outstanding event,\u201d \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/dan-molzahn\u0022\u003EDan Molzahn\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and faculty advisor for the Energy Club, said. \u201cTheir dedication and hard work truly brought this vision to life, fostering innovation and collaboration within the vibrant Georgia Tech student community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event kicked off with an engaging opening ceremony featuring inspiring keynote speeches that set the tone for the hackathon\u2019s ambitious objectives. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/jessica-roberts\u0022\u003EJessica Roberts\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ic.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, shared insights into models used to track coal pollution sources and their dispersion across the United States. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steven-hummel-b0a0871a\/\u0022\u003ESteve Hummel\u003C\/a\u003E, senior vice president at Chart Industries, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping demand projections and driving diversification in generation portfolios. Following the presentations, participants joined a dynamic team mixer to form diverse, multidisciplinary teams and networked with professionals from Kimley-Horn in a dedicated session.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the hackathon, participants had access to expert-led workshops and mentorship. A session on \u0022Machine Learning (ML) and AI for Materials Screening and Discovery\u0022 by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cse.gatech.edu\/people\/victor-fung\u0022\u003EVictor Fung\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, explored the role of AI in advancing sustainable materials. A meet and greet with keynote speakers allowed participants to engage in thought-provoking discussions on energy and sustainability issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe energy and creativity peaked during the Project Expo, where 17 innovative solutions were showcased. Representatives from NVIDIA, GE Vernova, and other industry leaders reviewed projects, offering insights and feedback.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe closing ceremony celebrated the participants\u2019 achievements and the event highlights, featuring a keynote by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eecs.mit.edu\/people\/priya-donti\/\u0022\u003EPriya Donti\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\u0027s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems, and founder of Climate Change AI, on using AI to combat climate change and to build sustainability solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnergyHack @GT served as a platform for innovation and learning, showcasing the potential of student-led initiatives in shaping the future of energy and sustainability. Awards were presented to the top three projects that stood out for their creativity and impact:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBest Overall Hack: \u003Cem\u003EWatts The Power\u003C\/em\u003E, a project that predicts the energy and environmental impact of training ML models, earned the team a $250 cash prize.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecond Place: \u003Cem\u003EEcoTokens\u003C\/em\u003E, a Chrome extension designed to reduce token usage in AI tools to save energy, won a $150 prize.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThird Place: \u003Cem\u003EEco Charge\u003C\/em\u003E, an electric vehicle charging optimizer designed to minimize CO\u2082 emissions, secured a $100 prize.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hack.energyclub.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnergyHack @GT\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u2019s inaugural student-run energy and sustainability hackathon, kicked off Jan. 17-19, 2025. 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