# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.drivendata.org/c/general-discussion/1.md [Latest](https://community.drivendata.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.drivendata.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the DrivenData community forum](https://community.drivendata.org/t/welcome-to-the-drivendata-community-forum/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.drivendata.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/welcome-to-the-drivendata-community-forum/8 "2014-12-12T18:23:56Z")
Welcome to the community forum for DrivenData participants! In addition to general discussions, there are categories for each active competition. This forum is for discussing approaches, sharing code, and all manner of d… --- ## [Looking for teammates to join Neuro\_AI\_Lab!](https://community.drivendata.org/t/looking-for-teammates-to-join-neuro-ai-lab/11481)
**Author:** [@jeanAH](https://community.drivendata.org/u/jeanAH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/looking-for-teammates-to-join-neuro-ai-lab/11481 "2026-09-04T15:37:45Z")
Hi everyone! I just created the team “Neuro\_AI\_Lab” for this challenge. I want to build deep learning models to analyze these DaT scans. If you have skills in Python, computer vision, or medical imaging and want to colla… --- ## [Is a team mandatory?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/is-a-team-mandatory/11491)
**Author:** [@sunshine499](https://community.drivendata.org/u/sunshine499)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/is-a-team-mandatory/11491 "2026-09-01T12:01:14Z")
do i have to create a single person team if only i me and myself are participating? or just do nothing and submit as is --- ## [How can i install a python package that not in the enviroment](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-can-i-install-a-python-package-that-not-in-the-enviroment/11484)
**Author:** [@tomkyte](https://community.drivendata.org/u/tomkyte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-can-i-install-a-python-package-that-not-in-the-enviroment/11484 "2026-08-20T11:56:17Z")
how can i install a python package that not in the enviroment ? such as a new python package ? may i install it by pip install xxx ？ if that can not do ,how can i do it to install a python package that can get score --- ## [Data Access Issues faced](https://community.drivendata.org/t/data-access-issues-faced/11457)
**Author:** [@lilieee](https://community.drivendata.org/u/lilieee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/data-access-issues-faced/11457 "2026-06-10T07:08:02Z")
Hi everyone, I am a student from India participating in the SNOMED CT Entity Linking Benchmark and I am stuck on the PhysioNet data access step. The instructions require completing the CITI Program training course. How… --- ## [I am looking for teammate](https://community.drivendata.org/t/i-am-looking-for-teammate/11455)
**Author:** [@khushimalik](https://community.drivendata.org/u/khushimalik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/i-am-looking-for-teammate/11455 "2026-06-02T08:10:43Z")
if someone of you is interested to work with plz do reply and try to connect with me thanks! --- ## [Smoke Test Execution Time Limit?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/smoke-test-execution-time-limit/11433)
**Author:** [@girwandhakal](https://community.drivendata.org/u/girwandhakal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/smoke-test-execution-time-limit/11433 "2026-04-06T03:54:37Z")
What is the maximum allowed execution time with the smoke test? My submission is timing out 5 minutes after reaching the compute node. --- ## [import librosa import librosa.display import numpy as np import matplotlib.pyplot as plt def process\_child\_speech(file\_path): # 1. Load the audio file # We use sr=16000 because most speech models expect 16kHz audio, sample\_rate = librosa.load](https://community.drivendata.org/t/import-librosa-import-librosa-display-import-numpy-as-np-import-matplotlib-pyplot-as-plt-def-process-child-speech-file-path-1-load-the-audio-file-we-use-sr-16000-because-most-speech-models-expect-16khz-audio-sample-rate-librosa-load/11399)
**Author:** [@Kalluri-Chanakya](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Kalluri-Chanakya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/import-librosa-import-librosa-display-import-numpy-as-np-import-matplotlib-pyplot-as-plt-def-process-child-speech-file-path-1-load-the-audio-file-we-use-sr-16000-because-most-speech-models-expect-16khz-audio-sample-rate-librosa-load/11399 "2026-03-06T15:15:06Z")
import librosa import librosa.display import numpy as np import matplotlib.pyplot as plt def process\_child\_speech(file\_path): \\# 1. Load the audio file \\# We use sr=16000 because most speech models expect 16kHz au… --- ## [Clarification on Test Dataset Access and Submission](https://community.drivendata.org/t/clarification-on-test-dataset-access-and-submission/11349)
**Author:** [@Tayyaba](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Tayyaba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/clarification-on-test-dataset-access-and-submission/11349 "2026-02-14T05:10:36Z")
Hi everyone, I am a beginner.I am currently setting up my inference pipeline for the Children’s Word ASR challenge. While I have successfully downloaded the training data parts, I am unable to locate the audio files for… --- ## [The Data ,what are important](https://community.drivendata.org/t/the-data-what-are-important/11308)
**Author:** [@Birhanu](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Birhanu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/the-data-what-are-important/11308 "2026-01-06T18:34:46Z")
sorry to ask this question any one who can tell me the data are all necessary ,or what are the important to this participation --- ## [Need Career Advice: How Can I Become a Web Developer?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-career-advice-how-can-i-become-a-web-developer/11183)
**Author:** [@Piyush4](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Piyush4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-career-advice-how-can-i-become-a-web-developer/11183 "2025-02-13T06:19:28Z")
Hi Everyone, I am seeking advice to get into a career as a Web Developer. I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and want to pursue a tech career, specifically in Web Development. Here’s my situation: … --- ## [Climate issues talks](https://community.drivendata.org/t/climate-issues-talks/10259)
**Author:** [@Su\_raj](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Su_raj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/climate-issues-talks/10259 "2024-02-02T09:02:01Z")
Hey I was working on climate issues from pre history.it was general discussion not really a competition but we can share ideas .if anybody like to get in discussion came forth we can talk on climate issues.up I share … --- ## [Need help in Data Cleaning Techniques for Environmental Sensor Data](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-help-in-data-cleaning-techniques-for-environmental-sensor-data/10574)
**Author:** [@miasmith](https://community.drivendata.org/u/miasmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-help-in-data-cleaning-techniques-for-environmental-sensor-data/10574 "2024-03-29T10:19:13Z")
Hello, I’m currently working on a project that involves analyzing data collected from environmental sensors deployed in various locations. However, I’ve encountered some challenges with the data quality and consistency. … --- ## [How do i start data science project?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-do-i-start-data-science-project/4524)
**Author:** [@0212](https://community.drivendata.org/u/0212)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-do-i-start-data-science-project/4524 "2020-05-26T05:38:45Z")
i m a beginner to data science --- ## [Advice on learning ML](https://community.drivendata.org/t/advice-on-learning-ml/2963)
**Author:** [@HundredOne](https://community.drivendata.org/u/HundredOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/advice-on-learning-ml/2963 "2018-12-29T17:33:03Z")
Hello. I’ve actually just started learning ML and data science, less than a month back. I’m almost through Andrew Ng’s course, which is awesome, but I’m starting to realize that it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Wheneve… --- ## [Want to inhance Data Analytics Skills](https://community.drivendata.org/t/want-to-inhance-data-analytics-skills/10679)
**Author:** [@jamesbolt](https://community.drivendata.org/u/jamesbolt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/want-to-inhance-data-analytics-skills/10679 "2024-04-30T07:21:30Z")
Hey Community, Greetings from James and I am a Data Analyst, As a Data Analyst, I am a lot anxious to upgrade my Data Analytics practices. What are some recommended best practices for effective data analytics, from data… --- ## [Need for guidance](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-for-guidance/10151)
**Author:** [@Njdeep](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Njdeep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/need-for-guidance/10151 "2024-01-23T00:59:24Z")
Hi looking for guidance. If anyone will to guide how to deal with dataset please contact me --- ## [Feature Engineering Techniques](https://community.drivendata.org/t/feature-engineering-techniques/10608)
**Author:** [@gregbowers](https://community.drivendata.org/u/gregbowers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/feature-engineering-techniques/10608 "2024-04-29T06:08:58Z")
Hello I’m currently working on a machine learning project and I’m struggling with feature engineering. Specifically, I’m looking for guidance on advanced feature engineering techniques to improve the performance of my m… --- ## [How to make a submission?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-to-make-a-submission/10858)
**Author:** [@azkazia](https://community.drivendata.org/u/azkazia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/how-to-make-a-submission/10858 "2024-10-25T15:09:10Z")
I’ve made my model, but I dont know what to do next, pls help --- ## [ACCESSING Megatron-Turing NLG (MT-NLG)](https://community.drivendata.org/t/accessing-megatron-turing-nlg-mt-nlg/10313)
**Author:** [@Joshnyoni](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Joshnyoni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/accessing-megatron-turing-nlg-mt-nlg/10313 "2024-02-15T15:24:40Z")
Hi everyone! I’m looking for some insights on accessing powerful Language Models. While I understand direct access to Megatron-Turing NLG isn’t currently available, I’m working on a project involving data processing for … --- ## [Teams to work on the SDG challenge](https://community.drivendata.org/t/teams-to-work-on-the-sdg-challenge/9946)
**Author:** [@Bob\_cats247](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Bob_cats247)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/teams-to-work-on-the-sdg-challenge/9946 "2024-02-05T20:50:25Z")
Hey I need teams to work with on this amazing challenge --- ## [We look for a team mate with Python knowledge. Please if any just email me: edagura@gmail.com](https://community.drivendata.org/t/we-look-for-a-team-mate-with-python-knowledge-please-if-any-just-email-me-edagura-gmail-com/10154)
**Author:** [@Edagura](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Edagura)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/we-look-for-a-team-mate-with-python-knowledge-please-if-any-just-email-me-edagura-gmail-com/10154 "2024-01-23T11:23:27Z")
We are looking for a teammate with Python knowledge. Please, if any, just email me: edagura@gmail.com --- ## [General disscussion](https://community.drivendata.org/t/general-disscussion/10086)
**Author:** [@Su\_raj](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Su_raj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 5:50am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/general-disscussion/10086 "2024-01-17T05:50:42Z")
I was seeing water supply forecast in drivandata and privately Upton two thesis proposal for my own subject upgradation.i am history student and my thesis represent climate change with pre civilization to current civiliz… --- ## [Hii! I am looking for a team!](https://community.drivendata.org/t/hii-i-am-looking-for-a-team/9966)
**Author:** [@nataliabteles](https://community.drivendata.org/u/nataliabteles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/hii-i-am-looking-for-a-team/9966 "2024-01-09T11:17:47Z")
I’m nutritionist and I would like to work with zero hunger topic --- ## [Joining my team](https://community.drivendata.org/t/joining-my-team/9536)
**Author:** [@Karabo](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Karabo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/joining-my-team/9536 "2024-01-02T17:47:20Z")
Hey guys, am a soil and water conservation engineer graduate. I need some people on my team --- ## [Is there any limitation/ maximum member per team?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/is-there-any-limitation-maximum-member-per-team/9714)
**Author:** [@siewwin](https://community.drivendata.org/u/siewwin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/is-there-any-limitation-maximum-member-per-team/9714 "2024-01-02T17:40:21Z")
Hi there everyone, I just want to ask is there a limit / maximum number of people in a group? --- ## [Climat Change(I need group Memeber)](https://community.drivendata.org/t/climat-change-i-need-group-memeber/9629)
**Author:** [@Himon480](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Himon480)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/climat-change-i-need-group-memeber/9629 "2024-01-01T23:20:20Z")
What’s App: +8801627844484 --- ## [Cannot post new "community code" nor update the posted copy?](https://community.drivendata.org/t/cannot-post-new-community-code-nor-update-the-posted-copy/9168)
**Author:** [@iwyw](https://community.drivendata.org/u/iwyw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/cannot-post-new-community-code-nor-update-the-posted-copy/9168 "2023-10-07T00:24:40Z")
Hello, We are new to DrivenData and our team just made our first final submission for Unsupervised Wisdom Project two minutes before the deadline (Oct 6 23:59 UTC). We wish to update our posted notebook right after the… --- ## [Community Code section feedback](https://community.drivendata.org/t/community-code-section-feedback/9064)
**Author:** [@jayqi](https://community.drivendata.org/u/jayqi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/community-code-section-feedback/9064 "2023-08-29T21:11:00Z")
Our team is excited to share a new feature that you will see in DrivenData competitions: Community Code. The Community Code section is a place where participants can share helpful code related to the competition. This c… --- ## [Notifications for new competitions](https://community.drivendata.org/t/notifications-for-new-competitions/9037)
**Author:** [@fnands](https://community.drivendata.org/u/fnands)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/notifications-for-new-competitions/9037 "2023-07-12T17:28:12Z")
Hi, Is there a feature that will mail you when new competitions are announced? I don’t check DD that often, and miss out on some interesting competitions because of it. I can’t find one, and if it doesn’t exist I woul… [Next page](https://community.drivendata.org/c/general-discussion/1.md?page=1)