Hudson Data Jam Competition
Catalog organization: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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What Is Hudson Data Jam Competition?
Cary Institute's Hudson Data Jam challenges students to graph, analyze, and accurately communicate a story from authentic Hudson River watershed datasets. Traditional Data Jam is for grades 6-12; Junior Data Jam is a modified competition for grades 4-5. Students may enter alone, in teams, or as a whole class, but every project needs an adult teacher, parent, guardian, or mentor advisor.
A Traditional entry combines a scientific report worth 55% of judging and a creative interpretation worth 45%. Junior entries use a shorter data explanation worth 40% and a creative component worth 60%. Creative work can include graphics, songs, videos, sculpture, games, puppet shows, children's books, or other media. Everything is submitted and judged online, so physical or live pieces must be documented completely; recordings are limited to five minutes.
Hudson Data Jam Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 4–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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