Welcome to DeepRacer Calgary

The world’s only collegiate and autonomous racing league

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An Introduction To Calgary DeepRacer

Our mission is to make programming and machine learning more accessible to everyone with the end goal to expand nationally and internationally.

Ever wanted to learn machine learning in a hands-on environment, such as on a race track? Time to get out and have some fun! If you’re looking for a memorable way to learn machine learning, DeepRacer Calgary is the place for you. DeepRacer Calgary is the world's only collegiate, autonomous racing league run out of the University of Calgary.

  • Learn the fundamentals of reinforcement learning.
  • Become more attractive to potential employers.
  • Make once in a lifetime memories (and possibly win prizes).

DeepRacer Calgary is a student-led initiative that strives to enable and empower individuals to learn about the applications of machine learning (ML). It is Canada’s first autonomous racing league for students. Using reinforcement learning (RL), an advanced ML technique, students will develop models to compete for the fastest lap time. Through workshops, the fundamentals of RL will be introduced, paving the path for further advancements and greater career opportunities.

01

Create a Model

Design your own reward function based off of fundamental reinforcement learning concepts

02

Train a Model

Allow your model to train in a virtual environment and watch it grow in real time

03

Race a Model

Put your model to the test on a real-life track against other competitors

Why Join

Why Join

What DeepRacer Calgary offers to our members

Scholarships

Help members qualify for AWS's AI & Machine Learning scholarship program

Networking

Unique networking opportunities for members by providing direct connections

Programming

Workshops on how to program in Python, starting from the fundamentals

Machine Learning

Workshops on how to do machine learning, and more specifically reinforcement learning

Virtual Training

Train models on a virtual track to test your theories

Races

Put your training to the test in real life on an in-person track

Join DeepRacer Calgary

Want to race? Join DeepRacer Calgary and learn how to build, test, and race your own reinforcement learning model!

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Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

The orginizations helping us bring you racing

"Best" Tier Sponsors

"Better" Tier Sponsors

"Good" Tier Sponsors

Our Team

Our Team

The team dedicated to bringing you DeepRacer Calgary

President

Aleksander Berezowski

Marketing Advisor

Heyo, I’m Aleks! I’m a Software Engineering student at the UofC with a passion for automation and robotics! Outside of school, I love martial arts and cosplay!

Communications

Amy McDowell

Vice President Communications

Hi there, my name is Amy McDowell, and I am a communications and media major studying at UofC. Outside of school I am a lifeguard and a swim teacher!

Kazi Muttakin

Vice President Communications

Hello! My name is Kazi, and I am a third year Electrical Engineering student at UofC with a computer minor. Outside of studies, I love helping out my juniors and enjoy making tutorial videos for them.

Marketing

Elizabeth Pretorius

Vice President Marketing

Hi, I’m Elizabeth! I’m studying Chemical Engineering minoring in Energy and the Environment at the UofC. I’m currently doing my internship at Suncor. Also, I love all things outdoors!

Operations

Iraj Akbar

Vice President Operations

Hey, I’m Iraj! I’m a second year Software Engineering student. School and swimming are what I’m up to for most hours of the day but I absolutely love my time in the outdoors!

Hangyul

Vice President Operations

Hello! I'm Hangyul and I'm a first-year engineering student at U of C. I love photography and all things steno.

Academic

Ben

Vice President Academic

Hello there, my name is Ben! I’m an Electrical Engineering student with a minor in Digital Engineering at U of C who loves all things math

External

Dillon

Vice President External

Hey, my name is Dillon! I’m studying Software Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at the UofC. I’m a huge 3D printing and EV enthusiast.

Finance

Simon Xu

Vice President Finance

HHello, I am Simon and I’m an aspiring first year who wants to do electrical with mech minor. I look forward to this upcoming semester.

Events

Nicole

Vice President Events

Hello, my name is Nicole! I’m studying Geomatics engineering with a minor in Digital Engineering at U of C.

Maheen

Events Commissioner

I’m Maheen, and I’m very excited to join the DeepRacer team. I’m in my second year of Software Engineering with a minor in Mechatronics.

Najifa

Events Commissioner

Hi, I’m Najifa! I’m in my second year of Electrical Engineering. I love spontaneous plans and new experiences!

Sponsorship Tiers

Sponsorship Tiers

Want to financially support DeepRacer Calgary? Below is a high level overview of our sponsorship tiers and a downloadable, in-depth sponsorship package. Please note our team will accommodate additional and custom requests!


Good

$500 / year

  • Student Resumes
  • Race Invitations
  • Logo On Branding
  • Distribute Items at Events
  • Event Shout Outs
  • Industry Panel Seat
  • Logo On Merch
  • Keynote Speech at Events
  • Named Event Action
  • Car Wrap

Better

$2000 / year

  • Student Resumes
  • Race Invitations
  • Logo On Branding
  • Distribute Items at Events
  • Event Shout Outs
  • Industry Panel Seat
  • Logo On Merch
  • Keynote Speech at Events
  • Named Event Action
  • Car Wrap
Photos

Photos

Check out some of the fun activities we have in store!

  • All
  • Winter Final 2023
  • SU and Get-Together

See more photos at our gallery!

Get-Together 2023: DeepRacer UCalgary

The entire Deepracer team - Congrats to a stunning first year!

Get-Together 2023: DeepRacer UCalgary

The entire Deepracer team - Congrats to a stunning first year!

Get-Together 2023: DeepRacer UCalgary

The entire Deepracer team - Congrats to a stunning first year!

Get-Together 2023: One of our president and former VP Operations!

Thank you both Aleks and Hunszy!

SU 2023: Prize

Special thanks to SU for giving us the award!

SU 2023: Prize

Special thanks to SU for giving us the award!

Winter Final 2023: Turnout!

Thank you all for participating in this event!

Winter Final 2023: Winner!

Congratulations for winning the final!

Winter Final 2023: Team at work!

The solid DeepRacer team at work!

Winter Final 2023: Thank you SoundStage!

Once again, thank you Schulich SoundStage for the sound!

Winter Final 2023: Racing

Ready, set Go!

Winter Final 2023: Racing

Ready, set Go!

Winter Final 2023: Racing

Ready, set Go!

Winter Final 2023: Debugging

Setting up for the race!

Winter Final 2023: Debugging

Setting up for the race!

Winter Final 2023: Car

The trusty self-driving car going around the track.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Our Address

622 Collegiate Pl NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4V8

Email Us

deepracer.ucalgary@gmail.com

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