When

Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM EST
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Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
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Where

This is an online event.
 

 
 

Contact

Maryland HIMSS- Vishal Mundlye
Maryland Chapter of HIMSS

md.events@himsschapter.org

Data-‘Story’-thon 

Presented by HIMSS Maryland Chapter & Data Analytics and Exchange Pillar Committee Volunteers

 

 

We’ll give you the data and you’ll give us the story!

Inspired by data storytelling, our Data Analytics & Exchange Committee has developed its    first-ever Data-‘Story’-thon.  

We usually come across phrases such as ‘Data is the new currency,’ ‘Data is the new oil,’ and now with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have actually seen that data can save lives! Thinking about data with these perspectives and healthcare in mind, is any and every kind of data meaningful? Is data collection and dissemination enough to save a life or improve health outcomes for a population? How important is actionable data for caregivers, administrators, and leaders? Does representation of data matter? 

Data needs to be transformed into information, and further, into knowledge to be useful. We believe knowledge is best shared or acquired when it is told as a story. Inspired by storytelling, Maryland HIMSS has developed its first-ever Data-‘Story’-thon. 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 powerpoint/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


 




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