NACLO at SJSU

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Hosted by Linguistics & Language Development and Computer Engineering

Thanks for your interest in the North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition!  NACLO is a competition for high school students interesting in solvong linguistics and logic problems. In solving these problems, students learn about the diversity and consistency of language, while exercising logic skills. No prior knowledge of linguistics, second languages, technology, or computers is required: even the hardest puzzles require only your logical ability, patient work, and willingness to think around corners.

NACLO consists of two rounds: the Open Round and Invitational Round.

Generally, about 100 students advance from the Open to the Invitational Round. For registration and to find more information please visit http://www.naclo.org/.

 

Open Round (January 28, 2027)

The Open Round is open to all middle and high school students who are interested in participating. The round is designed to identify top-performing contestants who will advance to the Invitational Round.

Time

Doors for registration and checkin in open at 8:30am. You should plan to be present at the contest room no later than 8:45. You should be seated by 8:55 when the announcements are read.

The contest will start at 9:00 AM sharp, and will end 3 hours later at 12:00 PM.

 

Location

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Second Floor, Meeting Room 255
150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112. 

 

Parking

The 4th Street Garage is the closest parking structure to the Library. The first 90 minutes is free, and then it is $5/hour.

Please note: January 28th is the first day of Spring Semester classes for SJSU. Allow ample time for finding a parking spot and locating the contest room, as campus is likely to be busier than usual on that day.

 

Logistics

  • Plan on arriving to the contest room at least 15 mins before the start (8:45).
  • Please bring your own black pen(s). All solutions must be written in pen. Scratch paper will be provided.
  • You are allowed a basic wristwatch for time keeping. No smart watches or calculator watches are allowed. Timekeeping will also be provided in the room.
  • No electronic devices are allowed.
  • When you arrive, your bags must be placed under your seats. You will not be able to access your bags during the contest.
  • Plan to bring some water and snacks to keep yourself hydrated and energized during the contest. You muse place them on the desk before the contest begins.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Kelsey Kraus

 

Invitational Round (March 18th, 2027)

Information coming soon