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DataFest 2025

DataFest 2025

asa DataFest 2025 participants collage

ASA DataFest at Northwestern University, hosted by the Department of Statistics and Data Science from April 4–6, 2025, brought together a vibrant community of nearly 80 participants, including:

The heart of the event was a 48-hour data analytics competition, where students tackled a real-world, open-ended problem using a dataset and prompt provided by the American Statistical Association (ASA). Teams had two days to analyze the data, craft actionable insights, and present their solutions to a panel of expert judges. 

In addition to the competition, the event featured: 

The event was a resounding success, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to: 

Four teams were recognized with awards: First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and the People’s Choice Award, based on audience votes. Teams were evaluated on the quality of their recommendations, soundness of analysis, clarity of presentation, data visualization, use of external data, and overall creativity. Details on the winning teams and the distinctive aspects of their solutions are available on the DataFest website