DataFest
DataFest is an annual international competition organized by the American Statistical Association (ASA) and hosted at universities across the world. Students are provided with a large dataset inspired by a real-world challenge and attempt to use their skills in data visualization, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning to propose a solution within 48 hours (over a weekend).
Read more about this year's DataFest 2026
Read about past Department of Statistics and Data Science hosted DataFest competitions and winners