Khaberni - Stemming from Amman Arab University's commitment to support creativity and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its students and graduates, and continuing its role in caring for entrepreneurial projects with societal impact, student Lin Nidal Nofal from the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program in the Faculty of Information Technology made a notable achievement by securing a top position among the best two teams (Top 2) in the "Impact on Future Health" hackathon, organized by the Jordanian Breast Cancer Program led by the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center in partnership with the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, and the International Youth Foundation for Ambassadors.
The hackathon witnessed wide participation from students of Jordanian universities, with more than (400) students from (24) universities applying, and only (100) selected to compete within (17) interdisciplinary teams in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and technology. Six teams advanced to the final stage, among them the team to which student Lin belonged. She presented an innovative project aimed at supporting women in early detection of breast cancer through a smart platform that relies on artificial intelligence technologies for awareness and to facilitate screening procedures, where she contributed her expertise in data analysis, developing artificial intelligence models, and crafting a solution mechanism, within a team that combined medical knowledge and technical experience from various universities.
On this occasion, Dr. Rami Sawalha, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Amman Arab University, emphasized the importance of the faculty students' participation in national events that combine innovation and community service, pointing out that hackathons have become an important platform for developing students' skills in technology and entrepreneurship, honing their abilities to work in interdisciplinary teams, enabling them to innovate solutions that meet community needs, enhancing skills in collaboration and creativity, project management, and instilling a sense of community responsibility in them.
Dr. Thamer Al-Sarrayrah, Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department at Amman Arab University, praised what student Lin achieved, affirming that this achievement reflects the level of the university's academic programs and its ability to graduate students who possess the necessary skills to apply artificial intelligence in practical solutions that contribute to improving human health and quality of life, as well as emphasizing the importance of student participation in practical events that link theoretical aspects with practical experience.
