Application: AI for Health Equity Design Sprint

Join Columbia University’s Data Science Institute for the AI for Health Equity Design Sprint, bringing together students, researchers, and emerging professionals to explore how AI and data science can be used to address challenges in health equity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply by Friday, October 16, 2026, when we will begin reviewing applications and admitting participants. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the event reaches capacity, after which applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Please review the important dates below and complete the application to be considered for participation.

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Priority Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)

Design Sprint Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Project Showcase Date: Friday, November 13 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Location: Columbia Engineering Innovation Hub, Tang Family Hall (Manhattanville Campus)

Address: 2276 12th Ave, New York, NY 10027 - Google Maps

Application Form:

Name

First NameLast Name

Columbia Email

Please use your UNI email address

I am a:

What is your primary Columbia affiliation:

What is your current degree program?

Examples: MS, Data Science; BS, Computer Science

Field of study for your current degree program:

Field of study for your most recent earned degree:

Write N/A if you are a current undergraduate student

Please provide a short biography:

Let us know about yourself, your background, and your work

What areas of health equity are you are most interested in exploring?

What relevant skills, experience, or expertise you could contribute to a project? If relevant, include links to your work or online portfolio:

I will be available to present in the project showcase on Friday, November 13 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Application Form: AI for Health Equity Design Sprint