DATA JAM

ART & SCIENCE COMPETITION

The ORCA Data Jam is a unique competition that challenges entrants to look at real science datasets collected by ORCA citizen scientists and come up with a creative and artistic way to display and share their findings with others.

Participants will choose a dataset of interest and then graph, analyze, and creatively interpret their results in a compelling and unique way. Students (grades upper elementary, middle and high school) and adults will stretch their imaginations to create a graphic, story, play, painting, song, dance, sculpture, etc., being sure to accurately summarize and portray the trends from the data. Data Jammers can compete individually or in small teams (2-8 members) for the opportunity to win great prizes.   Imagination is the only limiting factor in this competition where art meets science!

Learn more about the competition during an introductory webinar:

 

SHOWCASE, AWARDS & SPECIAL PRESENTATION

The ORCA Data Jam showcase and awards ceremony will take place on May 9, 2024 at the Riverhouse in Vero Beach. Following the showcase, stay for a special presentation by Dr. Edie Widder on why art matters in science.
 
Thursday, May 9, 2024
4pm: Competition Showcase & Awards
6pm: Presentation, Why Art Matters, Dr. Edie Widder *Please register for the presentation here: REGISTER

 

Riverhouse: 305 Acacia Road, Vero Beach

 

If you have questions about this project or are interested in getting involved in our next Data Jam, please contact Jasmine Schwadron at: jschwadron@teamorca.org