Love Data Week at TXST

 Open Datathon Orientation and Keynote

 February 7, 2025, Time: 3pm - 5pm, Alkek Library, RM 441

The University Libraries is excited to host the second annual Open Datathon during International Love Data Week 2025. The Datathon encourages participants to leverage open data for insights that drive effective decision-making and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by sharing data and project outcomes with the TXST community. The Orientation and Keynote session welcomes all Texas State University students, faculty, and staff to engage in an opening talk featuring a keynote speaker discussing topics related to data analytics and visualization. Participants will have time in team building and networking, and gear up for the Datathon competition kick-off. Participants will also be able to meet our esteemed judges and get insights into the presentation rubric. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of open data and collaborative exploration!

TXST Open Datathon Q&As

Session 1: January 24, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Session 2: January 31, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom.

Prepare for the 2025 Open Datathon at a Q&A session. This session will give you an overview of the event, resources regarding open data, the theme for the Datathon challenges, and the scoring rubric for the final digital work and presentations. Please come on and join us!

Good Practices​ in Managing Data on Spreadsheets

February 10, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,

Location: Zoom.

This workshop is designed to equip the audience with essential skills and knowledge for effectively managing data within spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel). Attendees will delve into best practices for organizing, structuring, and maintaining data in spreadsheet formats. By exploring good practices, attendees will gain valuable insights into creating reliable datasets, ensuring seamless collaboration, and promoting efficient data management workflows using spreadsheet tools.

Bringing Data to Life: How to Create Clear and Impactful Visualizations

This workshop will show you how to turn numbers into visuals that everyone can understand! In this session, we’ll explore simple tips and tricks to create great data visualizations that tell a story, connect with your audience, and make your insights shine. From picking the right charts to using colors that work, we’ll show you how to bring your data to life. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to sharpen their visualization skills!

February 11, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Zoom

Data Analytics Frameworks: The Key to Structured and Smarter Data Insights

This workshop offers an overview of essential data analytics frameworks, providing participants with a structured approach to analyzing and interpreting data. Explore key methodologies, tools, and strategies that drive effective data analysis and decision-making. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build a solid foundation in data analytics.

February 11, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Zoom & Alkek 105.

Intro to Creating Visualization in Tableau Public

Ready to create a dashboard but don't know where to start? Join our hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create a dashboard using Tableau Public! You'll learn how to upload datasets, create a table and bar chart, and utilize geographical data to create a map visualization. By the end of the workshop, you will have an insightful dashboard to showcase. This is a beginner-level workshop, so no prior experience is necessary! Just bring your laptop (and charger!) or join us online.

February 12, 2025, 9 - 11:00 am, Location: Zoom 

Introduction to Data Visualization in SPSS

February 12, 2025, 11 am - 12:00 pm, Location: Zoom 

This workshop introduces you to IBM SPSS Statistics, a program that can assist users with analyzing, organizing, and visualizing data. Attendees will learn how to prepare data for visualization, run a basic frequency/descriptive analysis, and create visual representations of their analysis. This workshop is open to all skillsets and comfortability with SPSS or data analysis programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to follow along in their own SPSS windows and test functions.

Love Data Week and Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours

February 08-13, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (online via Zoom)

This session provides participants a step-by-step guide to successfully prepare and submit their final projects for the 2025 TXST Open Datathon via the TXST Dataverse Repository. We will cover submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and best practices for presenting your data and findings. Participants will also be able to view examples of outstanding projects from last year’s competition to inspire and guide their submissions. Additionally, we’ll address any questions to ensure your projects meet evaluation criteria. Don’t miss this essential session to set your work up for success!

Open Datathon Project Presentation, Judging, and Close Ceremony

 February 14, 2025, Time: 1 pm - 4:30 pm, Alkek Library, RM 441

The TXST Open Datathon concludes with an engaging presentation, judging, award notification, and closing ceremony session, marking the culmination of intense collaboration and innovation within the realm of data analytics and problem-solving. This session is a pivotal moment where participants get the opportunity to showcase their projects, findings, and solutions to a panel of esteemed judges and peers. All TXST students, staff, and faculty members are welcome to join us.