The King Center supports student participation in data, technology, business, and policy competitions that challenge students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.

Data competitions

Put your skills to the test in front of companies, organizations, and fellow academics. The King Center connects you to challenges in your field and provides the coaching, resources, and teammates you need to excel. Analyze data, develop solutions, and present your findings as you strengthen your analytical thinking, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Denison teams have earned recognition at national competitions, including:

  • American Statistical Association Data Challenges
  • Boston University Questrom Business Competitions
  • Undergraduate Statistics Research Project Challenges
  • American Mathematical Society Competitions
  • EconGames

Present at conferences that shape your field, including:

  • International Conference on Scalable Scientific Data Management
  • Southern California NLP Symposium
  • European Association of Computational Linguistics

Sharpen your skills in on-campus challenges before going national:

  • Denison Economics Challenge: Tackle pressing economic questions with real datasets
  • Software Engineering Competitions: Build solutions to authentic technical problems
  • Game Development Challenges: Create, code, and showcase interactive experiences

King Center Commons

Your work takes center stage at the King Center Commons. Walk through the heart of the King Center and see innovation in action through rotating digital displays that showcase student research, AI applications, and breakthrough projects. 

Take a brain break and build your skills at ongoing data puzzles, solve quick coding challenges, or explore interactive activities designed for all majors. Win prizes, flex your problem-solving muscles, and learn something new.