Data and GIS and Perkins Libraries are happy to sponsor DataFest 2013 (March 22-24, 2013). In its second year, DataFest “is a data analysis competition where teams of up to five undergraduates have a weekend to attack a large and complex dataset.” See the DataFest 2012 page for examples of projects and tools.
Apply your data skills and represent Duke in this year’s competition!
Undergrads from three Universities in IBM’s back yard in NC?! What role can we play to excite students about big data analytics?
Great point, Penelope! The results were just announced, and the organizers for next year are already soliciting collaborators. Plenty of time to encourage interest and find ways to work together!