Data Analytics Competition

Analyze the data, answer the questions, create visualizations and win scholarships in Towson University's Data Analytics Competition.

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Data analytics is the art of turning raw information into meaningful insights. By applying powerful tools, techniques and algorithms, analysts uncover patterns and metrics that help organizations make smarter decisions.

In this competition, held in partnership with TU's Division of Business & Public Engagement, you'll put your skills to the test. Participants will receive a complex dataset and a set of real-world questions to solve. Using the data analytics tools and methods of your choice, you'll dig into the data, uncover insights and share your insights through compelling visualizations and a brief report. 

The top 10 teams will advance to the final round, where they'll present their analyses in person to panel of industry-expert judges.

Sign up for the Data Analytics Competition.

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Competition Information

Key Dates

  • Competition Starts: March 2, 2025
  • Competition Ends: April 6, 2026 at 11:59pm
  • Finalists Notified: April 13, 2026
  • Final Presentation and Awards Ceremony:
    April 24, 2026 | 10:00am -1:00pm | University Union

Case & Guidelines

View the case and competition rules.

Awards

  • 1st Place: $2,500
  • 2nd Place: $1,500
  • 3rd Place: $1,000
2025 Data Analytics Competition
The winners of the 2025 Data Analytics Competition, sponsored by 1Rivet and Mind Over Machines, were Luis Dale Gascon and Tasmir Toure (1st), Zeshan Basaran (2nd), and Leang Kiang Lim and Ryan Chelchowski (3rd). 
2024 Data Analytics Competition
The winners of the 2024 Data Analytics Competition pose here with representatives from the sponsoring companies, DAP and Bolton. 
2023 winners pose with sponsoring company
The winners of the 2023 Data Analytics Competition, sponsored by SC&H, were Kristin Lloyd and Kenneth Asare (1st), Deanna Cox and Jessica Reilly (2nd), and Nawal Ali and Lexi Cioffi (3rd). took second place. 
Students pose with sponsoring company
The winners of the 2022 Data Analytics Competition, sponsored by the Baltimore Ravens, were Astrid Nina (1st), Brittney Workman (2nd), and Leah Sine, Haja Sannoh and Julia O'Connell (3rd).
2021 winners pose with sponsoring company
The winners of the 2021 Data Analytics Competition pose with members from the elite level sponsor, Perdue Farms.

Competition Resources

Find helpful resources, mentors and workshops to assist you in the competition.

Questions? Contact us!

For general inquiries, email .

Competition Coordinator
Dr. Stella Tomasi
  

Companies interested in sponsoring and participating in the competition can contact Frank Sneeringer, CBE Director of Major Gifts, at