[Noisebridge-discuss] Civic Data Challenge Invites Entrants to Turn Civic Health Data Into Useful Applications and Visualizations

Paul A. Vander Waerdt paulvw06 at gmail.com
Sat Jun 16 19:30:19 UTC 2012


 Civic Data Challenge Invites Entrants to Turn Civic Health Data Into
Useful Applications and Visualizations

Presented by the National Conference on Citizenship <http://www.ncoc.net/> in
partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation<http://www.knightfoundation.org/>,
the Civic Data Challenge invites participants to turn existing civic health
and community attachment data into applications and visualizations that
make the information more valuable and accessible to decision makers and
the public.

The challenge seeks participants who can turn the raw data of "civic
health" into beautiful, useful applications and visualizations, enabling
communities to be better understood and positioned to thrive. The
challenge's organizers hope that it will lead to new findings that
illuminate why community engagement and attachment are critical to the
development of thriving communities.

Challenge participants who analyze and create visual representations of
data will be eligible for various prizes. Designers, data scientists,
researchers, and app developers are especially encouraged to participate.

The challenge is open to 1) citizens or permanent residents of the United
States who are at least 13 years of age; and 2) private entities such as
corporations or other organizations that are incorporated in and maintain a
primary place of business in the U.S. Individuals submitting on behalf of
corporations, nonprofits, or groups of individuals (such as an academic
class or other team) must meet the eligibility requirements for individual
participants. An individual may join the challenge with more than one team,
corporation, or nonprofit organization.

Challenge participants will be provided with civic health and community
attachment data, as well as data on health, safety, education, and the
economy. Participants will analyze the data, identify connections and
correlations, and create visual representations and interactive products to
showcase their findings. These may include infographics, apps, animations,
videos, or other products

For each category (education, health, safety, and economy) prizes will be
awarded for Best Visual Representation and Best Interactive Product. Prizes
also will be awarded for a "Best in Show" winner.

Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality of the analysis and
design, the compelling nature of the finding, and the utility of the
product. Winners will be announced at the annual National Conference on
Citizenship, September 14, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Visit the Civic Data Challenge Web site for complete program information
and entry procedures.

*Contact:*
*Link to Complete RFP <http://www.civicdatachallenge.org/>*

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Paul A. Vander Waerdt
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