Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems? The UMD Data Challenge hosted by the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies and the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation is our university's annual, week-long competition where UMD students across programs solve real-world problems using data from organizations such as Amazon Web Services and Baltimore City.
All data-driven UMD students (from any major or year) are invited to participate.
This is a free event, including admission, swag, food, and beverages. Spots are limited. Register by January 31st to participate. For more information and to register for this event, click here.
- Select a dataset provided by a sponsoring organization
- Use your creativity and analytical prowess to solve a problem
- Work with an industry mentor
- Compete for exciting prizes and kudos