What is it?
The
computational linguistics olympiad is a contest in which
high-school students solve linguistic puzzles. In solving the
problems, students learn about the diversity and consistency of
language, while exercising logic skills. No prior knowledge of
linguistics or second languages is necessary. Professionals in
linguistics, computational linguistics and language technologies
use dozens of the world's languages to create engaging problems
that represent cutting edge issues in their fields. The competition
has attracted top students to study and work in those same fields.
This is truly an opportunity for young people to experience a taste
of natural-language processing in the 21st century.
Where
is it?
Brandeis Lab for Linguistics and Computation (BLLC) has been hosting the
Greater Boston Area competition for four years at
Brandeis
University.
When
is it?
Round 1:
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Round 2: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Invitation to NACLO 2012
Be sure to register now and reserve your place at Brandeis to
participate in an exciting and fast growing competition!!!
Handbook
Information about the 2012 NACLO can be found here and in the handbook. Please send all questions to naclo11org@umich.edu.