SEAPEN's Continued Progress Post-3rd Place Science and Technology Showcase

Following our noteworthy performance at the University of Washington's 2024 Science and Technology Showcase, SEAPEN has dedicated considerable effort towards enhancing our technological offerings in anticipation of the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. The insights gained from the Showcase have been invaluable, prompting us to refine our strategies and intensify our research and development activities.

In preparation for our participation in the Environmental Innovation Challenge, we are pleased to report significant advancements across our various models. Our team is currently focused on pioneering a novel model distillation technology that shows immense promise in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our plastic detection methodologies. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize our approach to identifying and quantifying plastic pollution in marine ecosystems.

Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives us to achieve a remarkable presentation at the upcoming challenge. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to demonstrate the fruits of our labor and to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on environmental innovation and sustainability.

As we refine our technologies and prepare for the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, the experience gained from the Science and Technology Showcase has been instrumental. It has not only provided us with critical feedback but also a clearer understanding of the environmental impact of our work. This reflection period has been crucial for us to identify areas of improvement and innovation.

Moreover, the development of our new model distillation technology represents a significant leap forward in our ability to process and analyze data more efficiently. This technology aims to streamline our computational models, making them not only more accurate but also more accessible for real-time applications. The promise of this technology fuels our optimism and drives our commitment to making a substantial impact at the upcoming Environmental Innovation Challenge.