On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Data Analytics & Exchange Pillar Virtual Visualization Contest will be launched.

We’ll give you the data and you’ll give us the story! Inspired by data storytelling, Maryland HIMSS Data Analytics & Exchange Committee has developed its first-ever Data-‘Story’-thon. 

Data is the new currency and it can help save lives! Show off your data analytics, informatics, and visualization skills while competing for prizes. 

Know before you register:

1. All participants must be Maryland HIMSS members.
2. The Data-’Story’-thon contest will be focused on analysis and interpretation of public health data and infectious diseases that will be provided at our January 9th Zoom kick off.
3. Participants can work on the analysis, visualizations, graphs, summary and tell a compelling story in the form of a single Power Point/pdf presentation.
4. Participate individually or form a team (limited to 5 members only).
5. Top 3 winners will be announced by February 1, 2023.
6. All three winning presentations will be shared on our Maryland HIMSS website as well as on our social media pages.
7. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards

• 1st place: $300 + share your story with our audience at our next event
• 2nd place: $200
• 3rd place: $100

       8. Evaluation criteria will be primarily focused on storytelling skills and creativity behind         presenting data

       9. Dates to look out for:

• Registration Dates: December 1, 2022 - January 6, 2023
• Challenge Kick Off: January 9 5 PM EST (via Zoom)
• Challenge Dates: January 9-23, 2023
• Evaluation by Maryland HIMSS: January 24, 2023 - January 31, 2023
• Announce winners: February 1, 2023

Questions if any, please reach out to md.events@himsschapter.org.