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Dashboard Duel: Power BI vs. Tableau – Iowa vs. Ohio State
Get ready for a data visualization showdown as the University of Iowa and The Ohio State University go head-to-head in a live dashboard design competition! Representing their institutions and tools of choice - Power BI for Iowa and Tableau for Ohio State - each team will showcase their skills, creativity, and strategy in turning raw data into compelling, actionable dashboards.
This session isn’t just about competition, it’s a chance to see two leading platforms in action, compare design approaches, and gain insights into how different tools can shape the way we interpret data. Whether you're a fan of Power BI, a Tableau enthusiast, or just love great data storytelling, come cheer on your team and walk away with inspiration for your own dashboards.
Competitors:
- Dawn R. Moore, University of Iowa
Dawn is an Application Administrator at Purdue University in the Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment (IDA+A) office, where she supports faculty activity reporting and contributes to ongoing efforts to improve data governance and system usability. Gabbi serves as the technical lead for Purdue's implementation of Elements, a platform used to capture and showcase faculty accomplishments. Her career began in institutional research as a student data assistant in Purdue College of Science, where she worked on data analysis, dashboard design, and metadata management. Her education in both Applied Statistics and Mass Communications help her blend technical expertise with relationship-building. She mentors student workers, collaborates with vendors, and helps academic leaders make informed decisions through better data.
- Maureen Henry, The Ohio State University
Maureen is a Senior BI Platform Administrator with The Ohio State University. She supports the university’s Tableau Server environment, assists with large-scale executive dashboard design, and co-facilitates Tableau community engagement. During her 9 years with Ohio State, Maureen earned her Certificate in the Practice of Data Analytics, three Tableau certifications, launched the Tableau training program for the university, and created (at the time) the most widely used dashboard at Ohio State. Prior to her work with Ohio State, Maureen was a data analyst at United Way of Central Ohio and United Way of Greater Toledo. Before starting a career in data, Maureen completed her undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University with a BA in Communication Analysis & Practice.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 10am PST