Parts of the Project

Whether doing the "Full Data Jam" or the "Mini Jam", each project will consist of two main parts:

• Creative Data Interpretation

• Written Report (shorter in the Mini Jam)

Creative Data Interpretation

This is the heart of your project—where you use your creativity to describe the results of the science. How can you present scientific data to explain the major conclusions to a non-scientist audience?

The creative piece should clearly explain the data to someone without the scientific knowledge to interpret datasets or graphs on their own. Skits, videos, original songs, puppet shows, poems, photographs, exhibits, sculptures, and interactive displays are encouraged. Efforts to use environmentally-friendly materials will be recognized. All creative projects will be submitted digitally as pdf's or high quality jpg's. Audio and visual recordings must be five minutes or less. Further instructions are on the submit page. The creative project is worth 40% of the total project score.

Written Report

Regardless of what medium you use for the creative aspect of your project, you will need to produce a report that summarizes the science for the judges and others to review.

The Data Jam report should be completed using the template document titled: Full Data Jam_Report_Form. Expectations are described in the Data Jam rubric.  

For Mini Jam report format, see the  MINI-JAM page for a report template and rubric. An explanation of each section is included on the document. The Mini Jam rubric will also describe expectations.