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AWS DeepRacer Championships 2023: The format and the prizes

Time is running out for those who want to join the championships. With just over a week left to race in the League and 13 spots left for grabs the racing is getting increasingly tense. But then it’s worth remembering that we already have 57 finalists determined, and they are already waiting for the information on what’s ahead of them in Las Vegas.

Well, here’s what.

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AWS DeepRacer 2023: The Community Leaderboard

This season I have built a leaderboard page that allows us to openly share the results of races as they happen, present the cumulative results which aren’t available in the console and estimate who might be getting into the AWS DeepRacer Championships this year.

It is available at https://drboard.breadcentric.uk, and has recently received a few new functions. Read on to learn how it’s been done and what it offers.

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Invitation: AWS DeepRacer Community Meetup London 17.10.2023

We would like to invite you to another AWS DeepRacer Meetup in London, taking place on Tuesday 17.02.2023 at 18:00. Go to Meetup.com to sign up. You have to sign up two days in advance (by Sunday) due to security requirements of the venue, otherwise there is no guarantee you will be allowed in.

Location: 60 Holborn Viaduct, Holborn, London EC1A 2FD

The event will include:

  • racing (prepare and bring your models)
  • chance to ask AWS experts and DeepRacer League finalists for help and advice

See you!

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South Hills High School Student, Nicole Lee, Wins $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship: A DeepRacer Success Story

Nicole Lee with Teacher Rob Fitzgerald. Nicole will be attending UC Berkeley in the Fall and will study Engineering and Computer Science

We are thrilled to announce that Nicole Lee, an active member of the AWS DeepRacer Student League, has won the prestigious $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship!

Nicole has been an enthusiastic participant in the AWS DeepRacer program since her sophomore year in high school. During her time in the program, she has developed a passion for artificial intelligence and machine learning, and has been dedicated to honing her skills in these areas. She has experimented with different reward functions, collaborated with her peers to find the most efficient solutions, and competed against fellow students to achieve the fastest lap times.

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Exploring the World of AI and Autonomous Driving with DeepRacer: A Student’s Journey

Edison International is awarding Nicole Lee and high school seniors like her to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.

I want to Introduce an article written by my former student, Nicole Lee, whose commitment to learning during the pandemic is truly exceptional. Like many students around the world, Nicole was forced to learn from home as schools shut their doors. However, she did not let this setback hinder her passion for knowledge. In fact, she used this time to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and sought out various learning resources to expand her knowledge on the topic. Nicole’s dedication to her studies and her community is commendable. She demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and excellent problem-solving skills, always following through and completing tasks to the best of her abilities. In this article, Nicole shares her insights on the impact of AI on the future of various industries and how individuals can prepare themselves for the inevitable changes that are to come.

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