Have you ever wondered how Netflix or Hulu know what shows to recommend, or how Amazon and Spotify seem to know exactly what you’ll like? The answer is data science. Every time you watch, rate, or search for something, these companies use that information as data. Data scientists and analysts then look for patterns in your activity and that of other users. This careful analysis allows companies such as Hulu to confidently suggest The Voice if you liked America’s Got Talent.
But it’s not just streaming services that rely on data analysis. Almost every business uses data to make smarter decisions. Sports teams analyze player stats to build better rosters. Public health experts use data to track diseases, predict health outcomes, and improve care. Whether you work for the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Pittsburgh Symphony, Hershey’s Chocolate or Habitat for Humanity, in the fashion or finance industry, the ability to answer questions with data is a powerful skill.
Saint Vincent College Data Derby introduces high school students to the field of data analytics, where you'll tackle a real-world problem using data. Working in teams, you'll analyze, interpret, and present your findings as you compete for the top prize.
Registration for the Saint Vincent College Data Derby is now closed.
Thank you to all who registered!
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Fred Rogers Center, Saint Vincent College
Contacts: Dr. Justin Petrovich or Dr. Mary Regina Boland
Participation: Students will form teams within their school district and must be sponsored by a teacher. Each team will be guided through the project and supported throughout the event. There will be two competition tracks:
Teams of students will work together to analyze data and use their insights to answer an open-ended prompt, and create a presentation for the judges.
Here’s how it works:
Beyond their presentation, students will discover more about the field of data science and data analytics. They will engage in sessions and activities with industry professionals, SVC professors, and college students majoring in data science and business data analytics.
Assistant Professor of Data Science at Saint Vincent College
Data Derby Organizer
Associate Professor of Statistics and Business Analytics at Saint Vincent College
Data Derby Organizer
Associate Professor of Environmental Education and Biological Sciences at Saint Vincent College
Presenter
Professor and Department Chair of Economics at Saint Vincent College
Presenter
Senior Vice President, Director of Business Services at Federated Hermes
Presenter
Business Analytics Consultant Sr., PNC
Presenter
Associate Manager HR Business Partner at Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA
Presenter
Associate Director, Market Intelligence at Federated Hermes
Presenter
Business Process Analyst Assoc. at Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA
Presenter
Director of the Center for Evidence Capacity at the Data Foundation
Presenter
Dean of the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing at Saint Vincent College
Presenter
Dean of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government at Saint Vincent College
Presenter
Director of Operations, Logistics Services at US Steel
Presenter
Is your business interested in sponsoring the SVC Data Derby? We offer multiple sponsorship levels and truly value your support in empowering future data leaders. Please contact Justin Petrovich at justin.petrovich@stvincent.edu for more information.
When registering for SVC’s Data Derby, you’ll need to include the name of the teacher sponsoring your team. Teachers are welcome to sponsor multiple teams from their school district. If you're unsure whether your district has a sponsor, check with your school counselor or math teacher or contact Dr. Justin Petrovich at justin.petrovich@stvincent.edu or Dr. Mary Regina Boland at mary.boland@stvincent.edu.
Registration is now closed. We'll see you at the Data Derby.
Registration is now closed.
If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Justin Petrovich or Dr. Mary Regina Boland.
