Datathon Basics
What is the main purpose of TAMU Datathon?
To introduce students to data science through workshops, projects, and community
Name one sub‑team you can join.
Development or Design.
Name one key skill for joining DEV.
Interest in software development.
Name one area Design looks for interest in.
UI/UX, web design, branding, or graphics.
In art what do you call a color like gray?
Achromatic (no hue)
When does Big-D (Big Datathon) usually take place? (Give month)
November
Which team “creates/maintains the event website”?
The Development team.
What kind of tools does DEV build?
Internal tools for organizer usage.
What does the Design team maintain?
Social media.
Name a country that borders Libya
Niger, Chad, Sudan
What is the name of the smaller Datathon usually organized in the spring?
TD-Lite
Which team “sets the design direction of the organization & event”?
The Design team.
What level of programming experience is required?
Basic experience.
What does the Design team create for the event?
Marketing materials and merchandise.
What year was YouTube created
2005
When is the application for becoming an organizer due?
September 11, 11:59pm
Which team manages registration systems?
Development.
Name one soft skill important for DEV.
Strong communication or teamwork.
What other sub-team does design usually work closely with? (They have a shared discord channel)
Capital of mozambique
Maputo
What type of event is TAMU Datathon?
A student‑run data science hackathon.
Which team creates marketing materials and merchandise?
Design.
What major platform does Dev use to maintain the website and for collaboration?
GitHub
What platform dies design use extensively?
Figma, Canva, Sketching apps
Powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria