H3: Helmholtz Herbst Hackathon
Young Helmholtz researchers solve scientific data challenges and start filling the pandemic communication vacuum For all participants, the Helmholtz Herbst Hackathon was a relief. After months of pandemic self-isolation, young scientists were absorbed in the unique atmosphere of the Helmholtz Herbst Hackathon, a cooperation project within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. “We wanted to create an event that truly stands out after the depressing pandemic time. We wanted to get young scientists engaged in Machine Learning and let them get in touch again.“ says Daniela Henkel (Digital Earth, GEOMAR). From September 8 to 12, in a hotel near Cologne, 46 young researchers from different research areas and different Helmholtz research programs worked together to solve scientific data challenges.