UMD Data Challenge 2020: Student Registration Opens 11/1!

Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems? The UMD Data Challenge (DC20) is an annual week-long competition held by the University of Maryland, where students across programs solve real-world problems using data from organizations such as Amazon Web Services and the National Cancer Institute.

All UMD students (from any major or year) are invited to participate!

• Team up with other UMD students
• Select a data set provided by one of our sponsoring organizations
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to solve a problem
• Work with an industry mentor
• Compete for exciting prizes

Mark your calendars! Registration opens November 1, 2019, 8am. Register by December 15th. This is a free event, including admission, swag, food, and beverages.

Or, be a DC20 Student Volunteer!

• Get hands-on experience behind the scenes helping the DC20 teams
• Build your organizational, networking, and leadership skills
• Enhance your resume with volunteer and teamwork experience
• PLUS enjoy free meals and a sporty volunteer t-shirt!
• Students from all UMD programs may volunteer