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LIVE Past Programming

MATHia & Metacognition Data Science Challenge

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LIVE hosted the MATHia & Metacognition Data Science Challenge, bringing together those interested in data science and education technology. Participants analyzed real-world student data, built predictive models, and competed for cash prizes. The program ran throughout summer 2025 and offered ongoing mentorship and support throughout.

Summer 2025 Program Information

Hosted by Drs. Cristina Zepeda and Kelley Durkin in collaboration with LIVE, Carnegie Learning, Vanderbilt’s Peabody College, and the Data Science Institute, this 10-week interdisciplinary competition is open to students of all majors, programs, and backgrounds. Participants will work in teams to explore real student interaction data from Carnegie Learning’s intelligent math platform, MATHia. Your mission: uncover patterns, predict learning outcomes, and help advance personalized math education.

Data Competition Prizes:

  • First place received $3,000 and the opportunity to publish with the PI team using their model and network with Carnegie Learning
  • Runner-up received $1,000