The University at Buffalo has announced the WNY Turing Challenge 2026, a regional computing competition for middle and high school students across Western New York. Formerly known as CS4HS, the event invites students to showcase original projects in areas such as software, robotics, AI, cybersecurity, digital arts, and computing research.
The challenge is hosted by the UB Computer Science & Engineering Department and the UB Center for Translational AI and Digital Health. Students may participate individually or in teams of up to three, with one mentor allowed per team. Required submissions include a project form and a video demo of up to three minutes, while a poster submission is optional for teams interested in the poster showcase and competition.
The submission deadline is 11:59 PM on May 10, 2026. Poster decisions will be released on May 17, 2026, and the final showcase event will take place on May 23, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Davis Hall, University at Buffalo. The event will feature student demos, selected poster presentations, category awards, and showcases from UB research and Buffalo-area educational programs.
Organizers say the WNY Turing Challenge is designed to celebrate student creativity, innovation, and technical achievement while connecting students, families, educators, and community partners through a shared regional event.
For questions, participants may contact k12-computing@buffalo.edu.
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