Where is the event?

On August 1-3, DataBay will take place in the Mathias Laboratory on the Main Campus of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) - 674 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037. Once you have arrived at SERC, there will be signs to guide you.

Are there overnight accomdations?

No, there are no overnight accommodations for this event. There are several hotels within 20 minutes of SERC.





How many people can be on a team?

Teams can have an unlimited number of members. We encourage individuals to team-up. If you do not have a team, we can help you find one at the event.

What are some ideas to work on?

Challenges and possible ideas to work can be found here. For more inspiration, check out these data resources.

How will teams submit their entries?

Teams will use the DataBay ChallengePost site to submit their entries. To get a head start, create a ChallengePost account now.





Who are the judges and what is the judging criteria?

The list of judges and the judging criteria are available on the DataBay ChallengePost site.