Info Challenge – Register to Compete

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Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems?

Student Participant Registration opens January 17, 2024!

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, design, and project management (NEW for IC24).

  • 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)

Logos for UMD, Naval Academy, UMBC, and Montgomery College

  • 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.

View 2023 projects and winners here.

SAVE THE DATE!

Registration for Info Challenge 2024 (NEW REGISTRATION TIMES)

January 17 – February 7, 2024: Individual Registration 

Everyone MUST register individually first! Team registrations will only be offered to those individuals successfully registered by February 7, 2024.

Important Dates & Event Schedule
Date Activity
Jan 17 – Feb 7, 2024 Student Participant Individual Registration
Feb 10 – Feb 17, 2024 Student Team Registration (only for individuals registered by Feb 8)
Feb 19 – Feb 22, 2024 Student Teams Select Challenges
Feb 24 (10am – 3pm) Kick-off Day
Feb 25 – Mar 2, 2024 Teams work remotely
Feb 29, 2024: 12noon Team Abstracts Due
Mar 2, 2024: 10am-2pm Judging Day
Mar 2, 2024: 2pm Showcase Event (invite your family and friends!)
Mar 2, 2024: 3pm Awards Ceremony (streaming live on YouTube!)
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Be a Student Volunteer!

Are you a student who is interested in Info Challenge but not quite ready to participate? Be a Student Volunteer!

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 February 6, 2024 from 5-6pm.

Registration opens October 17, 2023

SIGN UP AS A STUDENT  VOLUNTEER 

 

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