Full details of what recipients of this badge were required to demonstrate can be found at https://nittanyai.psu.edu/alliance-programs/nittany-ai-challenge/schedule/prototype-phase/
In earning this badge, Stephen Leshko demonstrated a high level of skill and focus in developing CareerUP, a career trajectory and exploration tool for underserved communities. Throughout this process, Stephen demonstrated practical application of a wide range of technical and soft skills in the process of developing an idea into a functioning prototype. These soft skills include, but are not limited to, teamwork, pitching, communication, adaptability, leadership, innovative thinking, and perseverance. Badge earners have also demonstrated their ability to successfully execute on an idea for applying artificial intelligence to broad challenges, working with subject matter experts to conceptualize and refine their solution to align with a salient need. The specific criteria for review were: Impact, Feasibility, Implementation & Scaling, Team Capabilities, Technical Sophistication, Use of AI/ML, Use of Available Data, and Interface Design.