Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex
problems? Team up with your fellow Terps and compete in UMD’s Data Challenge!
What is Data Challenge?
Data Challenge is an annual week-long data exploration event at the University of Maryland hosted by The College of Information Studies and The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Maryland’s School of the Built Environment (MAPP)
During the week, UMD students will gain analytical experience by solving challenging problems exploring novel datasets, build technical aptitude integrating datasets to create multidisciplinary knowledge, and obtain real-world team-building experience.
All UMD students are invited to participate.
Students will choose from the sponsor provided datasets to work with for the week, and will be encouraged to use additional 3rd party services, APIs, open source projects libraries, and frameworks to create and answer a unique question about their chosen dataset. This week long distributed format allows students sufficient time for evaluation, question formation, dataset integration, analysis, and results preparation.
In addition, the students will have an opportunity to participate in sponsor’s tech talks, network with a variety of organizations, and learn about future connections with the organizations.
No matter what major the students are from, they can partner up for a social cause, show off their skills and make their contribution to creating something innovative!
For more information visit: http://datachallenge.ischool.umd.edu/
