Business+Tech

Business+Tech's Datathon Competiton Kickoff

B5570 (Blau Colloquium), B5580 (Blau Colloq), Blau Colloquium Hallway

UNCOVER INSIGHTS AND UNLEASH INNOVATION WITH DATA ANALYTICS.

Comprehending large data sets, evaluating data with a critical eye, and utilizing data to make informed decisions are ALL skills that are essential to thrive in the tech industry. Every January, Business+Tech hosts the Data Download and Datathon Competition, in partnership with tech consulting firms PwC and Deloitte, for participants to practice analyzing a real-world problem.


Datathon Competition | February 3 – February 7, 2025

During this virtual and in-person week-long hack-a-thon style competition, interdisciplinary student teams use data as the primary basis for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem. Once the problem statement and data set are released at the kickoff, teams of 5-6 students have a week to                        

Data Download | January 27 – January 30, 2025

5 workshops geared toward advancing your data analytics skills through a +tech lens. These sessions help prepare students to excel in the Datathon Competition and win the $3,000 grand prize. Session topics include: Storytelling with DataPowerExcelTableau Bootcamp, and more. 

Zoom link:
https://umich.zoom.us/j/96716323532
Password: Datathon

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