Nearly 100 students from universities across Southern California, including Chapman University, Cal State Long Beach, the University of Southern California, and Loyola Marymount University, attended the first Southern California event Oct. 18 at the Business Titans campus in Cal State Fullerton. Participated in a datathon.
The event, supported by Alteryx and hosted by the College of Business and Economics and CSUF School of Accounting, provided students with an opportunity to innovate through data-driven problem solving on behalf of the Orange County Transit Authority, which presented a real-world challenge. I did. This can only be solved by using a platform that can handle big data, such as Alteryx or Tableau. The total award of $20,000 gave the participants the motivation to tackle this problem and valuable practical experience to continue their academic journey.
“The first-ever SoCal Datathon embodies our commitment to providing students with real-world, data-driven problem-solving experiences,” said Sri Sundaram, dean of the College of Business and Economics. “By partnering with the Orange County Department of Transportation and leveraging tools like Alteryx, students gained valuable insight into the power of big data and AI. Together with our executive roundtables to discuss preparing the next generation for data-driven careers, we ensure our students have the skills and knowledge they need to thrive at the forefront of innovation and data analytics. It is something to do.”
Before the final presentation, Cal State Fullerton hosted an executive roundtable where Sundaram and business leaders discussed the integration of big data and artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. We also explored the challenges and opportunities that students and employers will face in the future with these new technologies.
“At California State University, Fullerton, we have been a leader in integrating data analytics into accounting programs for more than five years, shaping the future of education in this field,” said Vivek Mande, director of the School of Accounting. “SoCal Datathon provides students with an incredible opportunity to apply advanced data tools to real-world challenges, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an industry that increasingly integrates AI and big data. Ta.”
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