Resources &Learning Materials

Introduction to The DataJam

This is a brief 3-minute video that is a first introduction to what The DataJam is and what it involves

Data Diaries #1 (Small Steps to Tackle Big Data)

A 6-minute video that covers how to choose a DataJam topic, find a data set and get started with your project

Teamwork in The DataJam

Guide to effective teamwork during The DataJam. Covers dividing roles, communication, collaboration strategies, and resolving disagreements.

Asking Questions about Air Pollution

Guide to exploring air quality data and its effects on public health.

Asking Questions about Gun Violence

Guide to analyzing gun violence data, trends, and community impacts.

Asking Questions About Youth Mental Health

Guide to exploring youth mental health trends using national survey datasets.

IMF Climate Change Dashboard

International Monetary Fund data on climate change indicators and environmental economics.

World Bank Open Data

Free access to global development data on economics, health, education, and more.

Federal Reserve Economic Data

FRED database with 800,000+ economic time series from hundreds of sources.

Python: Using Scikit-Learn for Predictive Data Analysis (Video)

Python: Using Scikit-Learn for Predictive Data Analysis (Video)

Python: Cleaning & Reducing Datasets with Google Colab (Video)

Python: Cleaning & Reducing Datasets with Google Colab (Video)

Formatting Data in Excel for Tableau (PDF Guide)

Guide to formatting Excel data for import into Tableau Public for visualization.

The DataJam - High School Guidebook 2026

Official 2026 The DataJam - High School guidebook with rules, timeline, submission requirements, and competition details.

The DataJam - Community College Guidebook 2025-2026

Official 2025-2026 The DataJam - Community College guidebook with rules, timeline, submission requirements, and competition details.

The DataJam Modular Curriculum Overview

Overview of The DataJam modular classroom curriculum covering all modules and learning objectives.

Module #1 Lesson Plans

The DataJam Module 1 classroom lesson plans covering foundational data science concepts.

Module #2 Lesson Plans

The DataJam Module 2 classroom lesson plans building on data analysis skills.