# Description
Participants conduct research on the annual topic and analyze the provided data set, document their research in supporting portfolio, and create a display. Semifinalist teams participate in an onsite presentation highlighting their pre-conference submission.
# Theme 2026-2027
Data Set – Yellowstone_Wildlife.csv
Topic: Explore how wildlife populations and their migration behaviors have shifted in Yellowstone National Park over the last 50 years. Look at the key ecological, environmental, and human characteristics provided in the dataset. Based on your analysis, create a set of data-driven criteria that can help Yellowstone National Park with their planning for wildlife conservation. Support your predictive criteria with clear evidence from the data.
Careers Associated
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Actuary
Economist
Epidemiologist
Forensic Accountant
Market Researcher
Meteorologist
Operations Research Analyst
Quality Engineer
# Oklahoma Eligibility
Entries are limited to three (3) teams of two to three (2-3) individuals per chapter.
# Coordinators
The people listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions.
Danielle Beach
Event Manager
Stephen O'Neal
Event Manager