SD Datathon
Solve Social Problems for $2,100 in Prizes
Analyze & visualize education, food insecurity and community development data sets.
The San Diego Regional Data Library, the SDSU Society of Statisticians and Actuaries and Teradata are organizing a data analysis contest to aid nonprofits, journalists and government agencies in making better use of data, develop a broader regional capacity for data analysis, and introduce students interested in data analysis to future employers.
Event Information
Training & Contest Kickoff
When?
Saturday, Feb 28, 2015, 09:00 AM
Where?
SDSU - Peterson Gym 153
Dates
- Sat, 28 February. Training (9am) and Contest Kickoff (1pm). Join the morning session to learn data analysis techniques in Python & R, or arrive afternoon for just the contest.
- Sat, 7 March. Contest submissions are due before midnight. First round of judging begins.
- Tues, 10 March. Winners present their work to the public, and the judges select prize winners.
No experience?
SD Python User Group and SD Data Science will be offering a data science training class the morning before the contest kickoff. Come early to learn data analysis techniques in your favorite language, then apply them in the contest later in the afternoon.
Teams
Singleton analysts are welcome! You can come early for the training session to meet other single analysts, or join a team at the event. Additionally, Teradata employees will serve as mentors to offer guidance or help if you get stuck.
Students & Professionals
The contest is open to high-school students and college students. Professionals and post-students are welcome to participate too, but only students are eligible for prizes.
Registration + Information
Register for the CONTEST and/or the AWARD CEREMONY...
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