Mentor Nomination

Thank you for your interest in being a mentor at the NYUAD International Hackathon 2023. The success of this event depends significantly on the contribution, dedication, expertise, and the talent mentors bring to this event. We are seeking highly talented and passionate technology experts who love to work and inspire students with different levels of skills. The ideal mentor is someone with extensive experience in Quantum Computing and who also won or guided a team during Hackathons or research or competitions.

Our commitment to safety: This event will be held in person at NYUAD. While we plan to arrange and cover the cost of travel, food, hotel, and transportation, participant safety is fundamental to everything we do.

Note: Mentors MUST be proficient in Quantum Computing related to any field from the sciences to healthcare to the arts. You could have guided a team in research, hackathons, or workshops/courses in the following themes related to Quantum Computing:

Themes

• AI, machine learning, and Data Science
• Computational Chemistry
• Physics simulation
• Online Gaming
• Mathematical algorithms
• Drug Design & Development
• Cybersecurity & Cryptography
• Financial Modelling
• Logistics Optimisation
• QC Art
• Communications
• Cybersecurity
• Better Batteries
• Cleaner Fertilization
• Traffic Optimization
• Weather Forecasting and Climate Change
• Solar Capture
• Electronic Materials Discovery
• Computations and physics simulations (quantum physics)
• Engineering- quantum mechanics
• Logistics Optimisation
• Any technology-related applications
• Any other applications are welcome

Each mentor will be responsible for a team of five diverse students from all over the world.

Mentors MUST be present with their team the entire three days of the Hackathon to provide guidance and answer questions and help troubleshoot difficult problems facing the team. Mentors are expected to guide (but not dominate) discussion about how to approach the idea/problem selected during Ideation, suggesting appropriate technologies and an appropriate implementation scope for the time available.

Indicate if you have strong desire and experience to give a virtual or in person interactive intensive workshop, keynote talk, or lightning talk (5 minutes) related to Quantum Computing prior (Virtual) or during the Hackathon.

We will be providing more information on mentoring after the selection of mentors after March 1, 2023.

Ideas will be pitched during the ideation phase on the first day of the Hackathon as well as the team selection.

We will cover accommodation, food, and airfare (Economy airfare, if applicable) for selected mentors.

In order to apply to be a mentor for the NYUAD Hackathon 2023, please fill out this form in its entirety to better help us plan for this event. Please apply by the deadline.

Note: We are looking for mentors who have guided teams related to Quantum Computing or any of the themes mentioned above. It would be also great if you have experience leading teams in Hackathons and also won a few.

Thank you in advance.