Data Hack

The UCSB Department of Economics recognizes the increasing demand for data analytics proficiency in the workforce and the importance of undergraduate research involvement. To support students in building these skills, the Department is offering Data Hack 2025: Data Analytics Boot Camp & Hackathon during the Spring Quarter of 2025.

Program Highlights:

• Students will learn to work with data using the programming language R.
• Participants will build their resumes with valuable, applicable skills.
• The program prepares students for research opportunities with faculty.
• Students will apply their skills in a competition with cash prizes, judged by faculty and industry professionals.

Qualifications:

• Must be an Economics or Economics & Accounting major.
• Must complete ECON 140A by December 20, 2024.
• Completion of the Boot Camp is required to participate in the competition.

Selected students can earn two units of 199RA course credit for their participation, with cash prizes awarded to the top competitors.