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Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition (MUDAC)

  

April 21-22, 2012
Winona State University
Winona, MN
  

 


 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Winona State University hosted the first annual Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition in 2012. The competition was a great success! A total of 57 undergraduate students and their advisors participated in this year’s competition. Teams of participants included students from Iowa State University, Luther College, Macalester College, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota – Duluth, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and Winona State University. This year's winners are as follows:



First Place: Corey Smith, Samantha Shepler, Kristin Mara, Dylan Abts (Winona State University)

Second Place: Stephanie Acker, Kristen Buschke, Christopher Wagar (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)


Special Award - Best Summary of the Data: Davis Ackmann, Donnie Mans, and Shane Jewett (University of Minnesota-Duluth)

Special Award - Most Creative Analysis of the Data: Li Wang, Huan Lu, Lendie Follett, Kemengtian Ma (Iowa State University)



 

COMPETITION OVERVIEW

This competition gives students an opportunity to apply their data analysis skills to a problem of interest to a local outside organization.  Students working in teams have approximately 24 hours to carry out an analysis, provide a written summary of their findings, and prepare a brief oral presentation of their results. 

 

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?

  1. The competition is open to any undergraduate student attending a school in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, or South Dakota.
  2. Students work in teams of 3-4 people. A faculty advisor from each participating institution is highly encouraged to attend the competition.

 

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

In addition to providing a valuable learning experience, this competition also provides a unique social opportunity for both students and faculty from various regional institutions who come together for an intense 2-day event. 

Also, members of the top teams each receive a cash award, and all other participants are eligible for door prizes.

 

INTERESTED?

More information can be found by reading the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  If you have additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact one of the conference organizers.

 

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