Join us for an opportunity to win prizes, earn engaged learning points, network with other students interested in data analytics, and for some fun as well!
Visit our webpage for more information about DataFest.
The event is sponsored nationally by the American Statistical Association (ASA). During the 48-hour event that begins Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday afternoon, the student competitors work in team to analyze a large and rich dataset provided by a well-known sponsor organization and compete for prizes. Students are assisted by faculty, industry professionals and graduate student mentors.
DataFest participants hone analytical skills as well as communication and collaboration skills necessary to complete a project in a short timeframe. Just as important, the student competitors will be able to showcase their analytical and soft skills in front of the judges and corporate mentors for potential job opportunities.
Dates: Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29, 2026
Register by Monday, March 18 by 5 p.m.
Date & Time
-
All Day
Timeline of Events
All DataFest activities are in Sweigart Hall. Students are welcome to use rooms noted on the Reserved Rooms list when not participating in workshop.
Friday, April 25
11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. | Registration
SCI 102
12:30 to 1 p.m. | Data released
SCI 102
Break
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
2 to 3 p.m. | Workshop: "Getting Started with RapidMiner"
SWG 108
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Dinner
SWG 109
Saturday, April 26
9 to 10:30 a.m. | Sign-in and Breakfast
SWG 109
11 a.m. to Noon | Workshop: "Data Exploration with Excel"
SWG 108 (Computer Lab)
Noon to 1 p.m. | Lunch
SWG 109
5 to 6 p.m. | Dinner
SWG 109
Sunday, April 27
*Please arrive before 9 a.m. due to Open House!
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Sign-in and Breakfast
SWG 109
9:30 to 10 a.m. | DEADLINE to upload team presentations to Canvas
See mentors in SWG Lobby if having upload issues.
10 a.m. to Noon | Presentations
10 minutes to present
5 minute Q&A with Judges
SWG: Rue Auditorium
Noon to 1 p.m. | Lunch
Students: SWG 109
Mentors/Judges/Staff: Room 208/Boardroom
1 p.m. | Presentations RESUME
10 minutes to present
5 minute Q&A with Judges
SWG: Rue Auditorium
4:30 p.m. | Winners Announced
Prizes and certificates presented
SWG: Rue Auditorium
*Times, locations, and workshops are subject to changes. Check back here and your email after registering for updates.