U-M to Compete for the Data Viz Championship Crown
University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff are asked to submit their most stunning data visualizations by January 20, 2027 – each entrant hoping for a chance to represent the maize and blue against other Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) institutions.
Voting Opens February 12
Voting opens February 12, 2027. Check back for updates.
About the Big Ten Academic Alliance
The BTAA is a strategic partnership dedicated to advancing the academic excellence of member institutions through national leadership, collaboration, and co-investments.
Founded in 1958 by university presidents as the academic counterpart to the Big Ten athletic conference, our world-class research institutions have built upon decades of trust — and a history of collaboration — to create a powerful framework integral to each member university. BTAA programs and initiatives create strategic and demonstrable value for member institutions. Supported programs have a clear and common distinction, such as strong member affiliation or a collection of unique resources.