Data Science and Analytics
Description
Participants collect data, conduct an analysis of the data, and make a prediction about the outcome. Participants document and summarize their research within a scientific poster and present their findings. Semifinalists have two (2) hours to create a visual representation of a provided data set.
WASHINGTON TSA COMPETITION UPDATE 9/12/23
In the current competitive event guidelines, high school Data Science and Analytics requires that the Scientific Poster be no larger than 8 X 11 and be included in the portfolio. The information that is required on the Scientific Poster (Introduction, Purpose, Methods, Results with charts and graphs, Next Steps, and References) cannot fit onto such a small area without being so small that it cannot be read. The optional Scientific Poster Template that is posted on the National TSA page still uses the 36 X 48 layout that was required last year.
Because of this, Washington TSA is making the following modifications to the event:
Students will create a digital 36x48 size poster, that includes all of the required information
The poster will be uploaded as a separate pdf file
The poster will NOT be included in the portfolio file
Rishika Gautam, Tesla STEM HS, 2023 1st Place
One of the new computer science initiative competitive events
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
Click on the links to the right to view past entries for this event!
Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students submit their completed portfolio as a pdf file.
Students will submit a second, separate, digital poster file (see competition update above)
March 2024
This is an Early Entry Event!
Portfolios and posters are due March 1, by 5:00 pm!
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Semifinalists will be announced during the Opening Session. Semifinal challenge will take place on Thursday after Opening Session.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must belong to an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
At the state level, 3 teams of 2 per chapter may compete (teams of 1 are allowed).
Additional Information
Event Coordinator: Jeff Stride, jstride@nsd.org
Event Manager: Spencer Martin, spencer.martin@sunnysideschools.org