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
  • 1. 1st place: $300 + share your story with our audience at our next event
  • 2. 2nd place: $200
  • 3. 3rd place: $100
• 8. Evaluation criteria will be primarily focused on storytelling skills and creativity behind presenting data
• 9. Dates to look out for:
  • 1. Registration Dates: December 1, 2022 - January 6, 2023
  • 2. Challenge Kick Off: January 9 5 PM EST (via Zoom)
  • 3. Challenge Dates: January 9-23, 2023
  • 4. Evaluation by Maryland HIMSS: January 24, 2023 - January 31, 2023
  • 5. Announce winners: February 1, 2023

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