About the Symposium

The College of Business is proud to collaborate with the US Census Bureau to bring this two-day, in-person event to BSU. The DSA Symposium is BSU's premiere data analytics symposium, gathering data science influencers, academic thought leaders, business and industry innovators, and some of our top students who are making great strides in the industry.

The Symposium offers a range of dynamic panels and forums centering on relevant research and exciting new trends.  Industry leaders will discuss the latest developments in data science, research outcomes and plans in several domains, and DSA workforce, training, and education needs.

Some of the resources that will be presented are:

• ChatGPT
• Planning Database
• Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program
• Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS)
• Census Business Builder (CBB)
• Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics

Students participating in the Datathon Competition will present their research and may win cash prizes.