2024 Data Geek Week - Tuesday Events
In-Person Event: Data and Donuts
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Conference Room 1658, 16th Floor
Meeting Style: In-Person
Kick off your morning with "Data & Donuts," where networking meets fun! Join us for a casual and engaging session with coffee, donuts, and data-driven games. Connect with colleagues, compete for prizes, and chat with the OAPI team, who will be on hand to answer your questions. It's the perfect blend of collaboration, conversation, and a bit of friendly competition. Don't miss this chance to build connections. Did we mention donuts?!
Morning Hybrid Event: Data for Geeks
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Presenter: Dr. Ahnna Jackson
Presentation Style: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Presentation Synopsis: Think data is only for experts? Think again! This session will show you how data plays a role in everyday life, from managing your bills to reading travel reviews. Dr. Jackson will make data accessible and show how you can integrate it into your daily routine for better insights and decisions.
Data “Fun Fact”: If you burned all the data created in 1 day into DVDs, you could stack them on top of each other to reach the moon twice. Every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created, equivalent to filling 10 million Blu-ray discs!
Source: The University of Texas at Dallasand the IBM Blog
Afternoon Hybrid Event: Beyond the Geeks: Everyone's Panel
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Presenters: Olivia Gunn (Office of Communications), Karesha Laing (Health Planning) and Jovon Woods (Human Resources)
Presentation Style: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Presentation Synopsis: Ever wondered how non-traditional data teams can use data effectively? This panel will showcase practical examples from Communications, HR, and Health Planning, proving that you don’t need to be a data analyst to harness the power of data. Learn tips and tools for demystifying data and boosting your confidence in using it.
Data “Fun Fact”: There are nearly as many pieces of digital information as there are stars in the universe
Source: The University of Texas at Dallas.