DS@GT Applied Research Competitions
The Data Science @ Georgia Tech (DS@GT) Applied Research Competitions (ARC) is a student-run research group focused on machine learning, information retrieval, and data-driven scientific modeling through competitive research challenges.
ARC gives students a path into applied research through team-based competition work, publications, and presentations. The group organizes participation in the Conference and Labs of the Evaluation Forum (CLEF) and also uses platforms like Kaggle and PACE for training and internal skill development.
The Spring 2026 CLEF Competition cycle is now underway, building on our Spring 2025 semester with 22 accepted working note papers and 44 authors at CLEF 2025.
In addition to CLEF, ARC has also participated in venues such as TREC, MediaEval, and NTCIR.
Explore ARC
- Learn how to get involved through the Join page, review the current Spring 2026 CLEF Competition, browse the archived Fall 2025 Interest Group, and use the Contact page if you still have questions.
- Browse our publications and working notes to see the research output produced by ARC teams.
- Review awards, funding, and group statistics to understand the group’s impact.
- Read the group history and FAQ for more context on how ARC operates.