Dates
September 26th - September 27st, 2026.
Eligibility
In-person attendance at Sitterson Hall. All participants must be college students of at least 18 years of age.
Project and Submission Requirements
It is expected that your final project contains at least one visualization component, ideally many that convey the results of your analysis! Feel free to create charts, dashboards, interactive websites, etc.
Final Presentation
Each group will present their final project to a panel of judges. Presentations will be 7 minutes with a 2 minute time for Q&A. Teams should be ready to present at their appointed time, and presentations will be open for other teams to watch. Despite this, don’t be scared! The final presentation is a chance to show off what you have worked on impress our panel of judges.
Prizes
Refer to the official website for more details.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
The judging criteria is listed on the official website. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges in their track on September 27st. The judges will grade presentations based on the rubric, as well as the presence of at least one visualization and the length of the presentation (does not exceed 7 minutes).
Code of conduct
We’re commited to creating a positive space for everyone at CDC. We expect all of our participants, mentors, judges, sponsors, volunteers, directors, and visitors to be respectful of one another’s backgrounds, identities, and expressions.