Info Challenge – Register to Compete
Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems?
IC25 Participant Registration opens January 20, 2025.
The University of Maryland (UMD) Info Challenge is an annual week-long challenge held in late February where college students from four Maryland academic institutions solve real-world problems in the areas of data analytics, security, and design.
- This is a free event, including admission, swag, food, and prizes.
- Must be a college student at: University of Maryland College Park (UMCP), University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Montgomery College, or the United States Naval Academy (USNA)
- No prior data experience required!
- Must register individually to compete. Team registration will be offered only to those students who have individually registered.
- Select a challenge project provided by a partnering organization.
- Use your creativity and analytical skills to solve the challenge.
- Attend lectures about how to use data analytics tools.
- Compete for exciting prizes and bragging rights and engage in enriching educational experiences.
Important Dates & Event Schedule
| Jan 20 – Feb 10, 2025 |
Student Participant Individual Registration |
| Feb 12 – Feb 21, 2025 |
Student Team Registration (only for individuals registered by Feb 8) |
| Feb 22 – Feb 26, 2025 |
Student Teams Select Challenges |
| Mar 1 (10am – 3pm) |
Kick-off Day |
| Mar 1 – Mar 8, 2025 |
Teams work remotely |
| Mar 6, 2025: 12noon |
Team Abstracts Due |
| Mar 8, 2025: 10am-2pm |
Judging Day |
| Mar 8, 2025: 2pm |
Showcase Event (invite your family and friends!) |
| Mar 8, 2025: 3pm |
Awards Ceremony (streaming live on YouTube!) |
Be a Student Volunteer!
Are you a student who is interested in Info Challenge but not quite ready to participate? Be a Student Volunteer!
STUDENT VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2025!
As a Student Volunteer you will:
- Provide you an opportunity to participate in the Info Challenge as a supporter by helping with a variety of tasks such as checking in participants, handing out information, serving food, setting up and cleaning up.
- Assist the IC team before and throughout the challenge timeframe.
- Network with information professionals by interacting with partners and sponsors during the challenge activities.
Benefits of volunteering:
- The satisfaction of helping to provide this valuable opportunity to challenge participants from across the state.
- Enhance your resume with volunteer, teamwork, and events planning experience.
- Free meals and a sporty volunteer t-shirt!
Student Volunteers must attend the IC24 Virtual Volunteer Info Session on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 5-6pm.
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