Marking the end of Love Data Week, the Data CommUnication Challenge invites undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their ability to transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives. Submit your best work and show how data can inspire action and spark understanding.
Choose from two submission tracks designed to highlight different approaches to data storytelling:
Track 1: Data Dashboard
Participants design a dashboard (or series of dashboards) that tell a clear, impactful story through data. This track draws inspiration from Tableau's Iron Viz, encouraging participants to combine technical, design, and narrative skills. Participants may use any visualization software or coding language they prefer.
Track 2: Short-Format Video
Participants create engaging short-form content - such as TikTok style videos, Instagram reel, or other brief multimedia formats - that communicate insights in a concise and creative way. This track is inspired by ICPSR's Data Communication Scholarship, which emphasizes accessibility and creativity in data storytelling.
Ready to share your data story or just want to stay informed about this event? Sign up to receive challenge updates: forms.office.com…
Leading up to the competition, participants can engage in preparatory events and resources:
Data Storytelling Challenge Info Session | December 11th @ 12pm -1pm | Zoom
Learn more on how to participate in the Data CommUnication Challenge by tuning in for our info session. We'll also provide information about where to find datasets and what resources are available on campus to help you develop your submission. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Register: utah.zoom.us… Event Categories: Lectures
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: Digital Matters (2751)
Cost: Free
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Kaylee Alexander
Contact Email: kaylee.alexander@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: utah.zoom.us…

Join the Book Arts Program for a double celebration of our annual Print Appreciation and the opening reception for the Booking a Brouhaha exhibition! In the gallery, check out the amazing work from students in academic book arts courses. In the studio, print from a number of provided printing matrices with the option of overprinting these modular elements to match individual taste. We invite the public to drop in and print as many cards as time or wallet allow at $4/card or 3 cards for $10.00. Proceeds support the Book Arts Program outreach and academic programs. Event Categories: Exhibitions, Lectures, Seminars, Workshops & Training
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: Book Arts Studio, Level 4
Cost: Free
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos
Contact Email: jazmin.gallegos@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: lib.utah.edu…

Got Data Questions? We've Got Answers.

Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians

Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? Wondering what FAIR data means? Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!

Whether you're starting a new project, wrapping up a grant, preparing for publication, or just curious about best practices, we're here to support you.

What We Can Help With:

• Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs)
• Organizing data and file structures for active projects
• Finding, accessing, and reusing data
• Curating and sharing your research data
• Understanding funder and publisher data requirements
• Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

Stop by to learn more, ask questions, or talk through your data needs.

No appointment needed – just drop in!

Can't make it? Email us at mlib-data@lists.utah.edu to schedule a consultation. Event Categories: Workshops & Training
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: MLIB 2751, Digital Matters, J. Willard Marriott Library (Level 2)
Cost: Free
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Madison Golden
Contact Email: madison.golden@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: lib.utah.edu