While challenging, DataFest 2018 was an incredibly rewarding experience that taught us about the nuances of real world data, resilience and the power of team work
For two consecutive days, students worked around the clock to put their data analysis skills to the test with more complex data than what they would normally be exposed to in class. Once the data is analyzed, groups had only two slides and five minutes to convince the judges that the conclusions they drew from the data were deserving of one of three titles: Munich Re Best Insight, Best Use of External Data, or Best Data Visualization.
The winners of this year's competition are:
- Fuhua Liu, Yuan Yuan Mandy Gu, Chen Qian, and Dhron Joshi
The experience was interesting and a very different tone to the usual hackathons we are used.
- Bingfan Liu, Liudong Li, Qidi Hu, Kevin VanDam, and Wai Keat Tan
DataFest is a challenging yet rewarding experience, that I would recommend to all undergraduate students.
- Jiaqi Wang, Yu Zhang, Ankai Jie, Neil Liu, and Saksham Chatnagar
Datafest was a hectic and fun weekend! I had an amazing time exploring the data with my teammates and learned a lot of new things about statistical analysis and data visualization.
This hands-on learning provides unparalleled opportunities for
Included this year was an interactive panel discussion for students to gain insight into the world of data science directly from industry representatives. They shared valuable tips on hiring expectations, skills needed, and future trends.
ASA Datafest is a unique opportunity that gives aspiring data scientists a leg up on industry expectations after leaving the University of Waterloo. Gaining great experience and advice, students find valuable takeaways from this annual competition.
