York University Libraries Data Storytelling Challenge
Put your data visualization & creativity skills to the test and enter the very first York University Libraries Data Storytelling Challenge!
The Data Storytelling Challenge for undergraduate and graduate students is your opportunity to showcase and grow your data visualization skills. Choose your medium—digital or physical — the possibilities are as limitless as your creativity!
Participants can explore the use of digital tools like Power BI, Tableau, Python or R. Alternatively, students can bring a data visualization to life using the Markham Campus Library’s Makerspace equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, or even pen and paper.
Challenge Benefits
- Apply and strengthen your data visualization and creativity skills!
- Prizes for first ($250 worth), second ($175) and third ($125) place challenge winners.
- Winners also get bragging rights that you won a campus-wide challenge (a great line for your resume)!
- The challenge will feature a curated and juried exhibition of top works.
- This exhibition will be hosted at the Markham Campus in March 2026. This optional exhibition provides students with an opportunity to engage with the wider York University community and showcase their work in a dedicated professional-grade gallery space.
How to participate?
- Go to the Libraries’ webpage to learn more.
- Sign-up for the Challenge’s virtual Kickoff Workshop (Nov. 11, 12pm-1pm).
- Submit an expression of interest by Jan. 19, 2026 using our MS Form.
Questions?
- Contact datalib@yorku.ca if you have any questions about participating in the challenge.
