DataFest 2026

Sponsors

A huge thanks to our 2026 sponsors, ASA DataFestTM at Mizzou cannot run without your support! Considering sponsoring ASA DataFestTM at Mizzou? Check the sponsorship opportunities.

Platinum Sponsor

Shelter Insurance

Silver Sponsor

Veterans United
Statistics MU
American Statistical Association

Bronze Sponsor

Mid-MO Chapter

We would like to thank our judges for their time and work:

  • Nick Grieshop, Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics and Data Science, MU
  • Xiaokang Liu, Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science, MU
  • Marie Concannon, Librarian IV, Head, Government Information and Data Archives, Research and Information Services (RAIS), MU
  • Vibhor Gupta, Vice President – Enterprise Data, Shelter Insurance
  • Mohamed Abu Sheha, Assistant Professor, SEMO
  • Maryssa Loehr, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, Westminster College

Below are our hardworking volunteers who provided all support during the event:

  • Emcee of opening ceremony: Jae Lee
  • Welcome remark: Prof. Scott Holan
  • Meet and Greet Data Presentation: Jae Lee
  • DataFest workshop: Zewei Ren
  • Presentation facilitators: Prof. Teri Christiansen, Prof. Mitchell Krock
  • Battleship tournament coordinator: Prof. Matthew McIntosh
  • Emcee of closing ceremony: Prof. Teri Christiansen
  • Consultants: Timothy Duff, Nathan Bresette, Megan Hirni, Sibo Peng, Souvik Bag, Anna Vogts, Penelope Overholt, Mira Isnainy, Alexander Hayes, Anton Yang, Ziqi Han, Zewei Ren, Henry Huff, Tracy Morrison, Andrew Ross, Abhisek Benejee, Mengyan Jing
  • Administrative support: Mariden Albrecht