Quantathon

ACT #: 23683

WHO IS THIS REQUEST FOR?

0

ORGANIZATION

Sustainable Investment Group

NAME OF EVENT

Quantathon

DATE OF EVENT

5/28/2025

VENUE

Otterson Hall

IS THE EVENT ON CAMPUS?

Please briefly describe why this event fits into the A.S funding guidelines

Quantathon fits into the A.S. funding guidelines by fostering positive learning outcomes, developing leadership and communication skills, and contributing to the UC San Diego community. This competition gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge by creating innovative quantitative projects—such as building new forecasting systems that integrate ESG factors and assessing companies based on self-designed evaluation metrics. By inviting industry professionals and professors as judges, the event connects students with real-world experts, promoting professional development and enhancing communication skills through presentations and feedback sessions. Quantathon appeals to a broad undergraduate audience interested in finance, sustainability, and data analysis. It also advances student interests by encouraging creative problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking around important topics like ESG integration, aligning closely with A.S.'s mission to support sustainable growth and student empowerment.

ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE ATTENDANCE

60

WILL ADMISSION BE CHARGED?

IS THIS A PHILANTHROPIC EVENT?

ARE YOU RECEIVING FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES?

IF YOU ARE RECEIVING OTHER FUNDING, TELL US WHERE IT IS COMING FROM

Cost Objects

Status

FinalApproval

DATE CREATED

4/25/2025 2:14:03 AM

CHANGED

4/25/2025 5:30:39 PM

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