This weekend would have been our DataFest 2020 @ Vassar!  Although we will miss this live event with you all, we are pleased to announce the ASA DataFest: COVID-19 Virtual Data Challenge that will take place over a two-week period: May 20 – June 3, 2020.  While this virtual DataFest will still include some key aspects of our usual live DataFests (e.g. working in teams, data-centered fun and exploration, workshops, volunteer consultants, panel of judges, prizes), there are also some important differences (notably,  no dataset provided- you find your own, so no need for secrecy either!)

Read more about this year’s challenge on our COVID-19 Virtual Data Challenge page.  The registration deadline is May 1, 2020.

As of yet, planning continues for DataFest 2020 @ Vassar.  However we continue to monitor the coronavirus situation, especially on campus, and if need be, may modify DataFest 2020 into more of a virtual experience.   We will keep all registered participants notified with updates.

Register now for DataFest 2020 @ Vassar by clicking here or going to the Register tab above.  Spread the word with our DataFest poster!

DataFest returns to Vassar for the 5th year in a row!  Save the date: April 17-19, 2020.  Check back here later for more details.

We’ve lined up 9 workshops for this year! on a variety of topics!  The first one is scheduled for this Wednesday 3/27.  Check the Workshops tab for this year’s schedule and workshop descriptions.

All registered DataFest participants should have received an e-mail today with links to register for workshops.

Registration for DataFest 2019 @ Vassar is now live!  Spread the word about DataFest with our DataFest poster!  (Click on the image below.)

DataFest returns to Vassar for the 4th year in a row!  Save the date: April 12-14, 2019.  Check back here later for more details.

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in DataFest 2018 @ Vassar!  Once again, thanks to the students for their enthusiasm about data and story-telling, volunteer consultants & judges for their time and expertise, our sponsors for their financial support, and our community members who came to check out and cheer on the teams!

We’re introducing a new workshop on GIS this year!  This is in addition to our workshops on R, MATLAB, and Python.  Check the Workshops tab for the schedule.

All registered DataFest participants should have received an e-mail today with links to register for workshops.