2022-2023 Educators in Data Science Fellowship gather in Phoenix, AZ for our week long professional development in Bootstrap: Data Science, launching a year in data science learning!
About EDSci Fellowship
We live in a world that relies on data and it is essential that we introduce students to data analysis and statistical literacy at an early age. We believe that a strong pipeline for a future generation of data-literate citizens begins in K-12. We also believe deeply in ensuring that data science is introduced in inclusive, engaging, and personally relevant ways. By inspiring and equipping students with the tools they need to solve problems, we can work toward a vision of data literacy for all.
The UArizona Educators in Data Science (EDSci) Fellowship (1) supports Arizona middle and high school educators across all disciplines in their effort to bring real-world data science learning experiences into their classroom, and (2) promotes efforts to create a more diverse data science field through inclusive recruitment, retention, and teaching and learning strategies.
The EDSci Fellowship is for . . .
- anyone who is curious about how data literacy can be integrated into their classroom.
- anyone who would like to become part of a data science learning community.
Fellowship Commitments
Minimum commitments include:
An in-person 5-day summer data science boot camp, week of June 17, 2024, hosted by Arizona Computer Science Teacher's Association in Phoenix, AZ. Arizona Computer Science Professional Development (AZCSPD) supports K-12 Computer Science teachers in Arizona by providing a community of colleagues to share resources and classroom strategies, connect teachers with regional and statewide supports, and provide opportunities for professional growth around classroom resources, content, and pedagogy. This summer PD will award participants a $1000 stipend and a $500 travel stipend for those that are traveling more than 50 miles from central Phoenix.
Monthly virtual meetings facilitated by the UArizona Data Sciences Academy staff and partners. Participation may include pre-readings, reflective writing, collaborative conversations, group projects, or regional small-group meetings. This will be a time to network with other EDSci Fellows, share successes, and seek suggestions from other Fellows. To encourage engagement and participation, we are awarding EDSci Fellows $50/monthly meeting attendance, up to 10 meetings for the academic year.
Opportunities and Resources for EDSci Fellows
The EDSci Fellowship is for one year (Late June, 2024 through April 30, 2025). Fellows are awarded a $1000 stipend for the summer PD in Phoenix, AZ with an additional $500 stipend for out-of-town participants and $50 stipends per monthly meeting attendance. The funds can be used to support one of the following deliverables, to be completed within their fellowship year:
Option A | Option B | |
Deliverables: | Individual student and/or whole class project with either DataJam or SARSEF that gives students the opportunity to use Big Data to answer their research questions. |
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Timeline
- February 5, 2024, 4:00 PM: Zoom EDSci Webinar and Q&A Recording
- February 5, 2024: Application made available
- May 15, 2024: Application closes
- May 31, 2024: Latest time fellows are notified
- Week of June 17, 2024: Beginning of Summer PD and Fellowship
Interest Form
The UArizona EDSci Fellowship is open to middle school and high school educators from any discipline. We have resources for up to 20 educators across the state of Arizona. Apply here!
We live in a world that relies on data and it is essential that we introduce students to data analysis and statistical literacy at an early age. We believe that a strong pipeline for a future generation of data-literate citizens begins in K-12. We also believe deeply in ensuring that data science is introduced in inclusive, engaging, and personally relevant ways. By inspiring and equipping students with the tools they need to solve problems, we can work toward a vision of data literacy for all.
The UArizona Educators in Data Science (EDSci) Fellowship (1) supports Arizona middle and high school educators across all disciplines in their effort to bring real-world data science learning experiences into their classroom, and (2) promotes efforts to create a more diverse data science field through inclusive recruitment, retention, and teaching and learning strategies.
The EDSci Fellowship is for . . .
- anyone who is curious about how data literacy can be integrated into their classroom.
- anyone who would like to become part of a data science learning community.
Fellowship Commitments
Minimum commitments include:
An in-person 5-day summer data science boot camp, week of June 19, 2023, hosted by Arizona Computer Science Teacher's Association in Phoenix, AZ. Arizona Computer Science Professional Development (AZCSPD) supports K-12 Computer Science teachers in Arizona by providing a community of colleagues to share resources and classroom strategies, connect teachers with regional and statewide supports, and provide opportunities for professional growth around classroom resources, content, and pedagogy. This summer PD will award participants a $1000 stipend and a $1,500 stipend for those that are more than 50 miles from central Phoenix.
Monthly virtual meetings facilitated by the UArizona Data Sciences Academy staff. Participation may include pre-readings, reflective writing, collaborative conversations, group projects, or regional small-group meetings. This will be a time to network with other EDSci Fellows, share successes, and seek suggestions from other Fellows. To encourage engagement and participation, we are awarding EDSci Fellows $50/monthly meeting attendance, up to 10 meetings for the academic year.
Opportunities and Resources for EDSci Fellows
The EDSci Fellowship is for one year (Late June, 2023 through April 8, 2024). Fellows are awarded a $1000 stipend for the summer PD in Phoenix, AZ with an additional $500 stipend for out-of-town participants and $50 stipends per monthly meeting attendance. The funds can be used to support one of the following deliverables, to be completed within their fellowship year:
Option A | Option B | |
Use of funds | To cover cost of professional development (e.g., online courses or self-paced modules, local travel), conference and presentation fees | To cover cost of supplies, software, books, resources, etc. or other support (including local travel) needed to create and implement data science lesson plans in the classroom |
Deliverables: | -Blog post or short article summarizing learning experience -Statement and implementation plan for how participant plans to address equity issues in the field of data science through inclusive recruitment, retention, and pedagogical strategies | -Artifact- can include lesson plan and/or recording of lesson being taught in the classroom -Statement and implementation plan for how participant plans to address equity issues in the field of data science through inclusive recruitment, retention, and pedagogical strategies |
Timeline
- February 9, 2023, 4:00 PM: Zoom EDSci Webinar and Q&A Recording
- February 18, 2023: Interest form made available
- May 31, 2023: Interest form closes
- May 31, 2023: Latest time fellows are notified
- Week of June 19, 2023: Beginning of Summer PD and Fellowship
Interest Form
The UArizona EDSci Fellowship is open to middle school and high school educators from any discipline. We have resources for up to 20 educators across the state of Arizona. Apply here!
Coming Soon!
We live in a world that relies on data and it is essential that we introduce students to data analysis and statistical literacy at an early age. We believe that a strong pipeline for a future generation of data-literate citizens begins in K-12. We also believe deeply in ensuring that data science is introduced in inclusive, engaging, and personally relevant ways. By inspiring and equipping students with the tools they need to solve problems, we can work toward a vision of data literacy for all.
The UArizona Educators in Data Science (EDSci) Fellowship (1) supports Arizona middle and high school educators across all disciplines in their effort to bring real-world data science learning experiences into their classroom, and (2) promotes efforts to create a more diverse data science field through inclusive recruitment, retention, and teaching and learning strategies.
The EDSci Fellowship is for . . .
- anyone who is curious about how data literacy can be integrated into their classroom.
- anyone who would like to become part of a data science learning community.
Fellowship Commitments
Minimum commitments include:
A virtual 5-day summer data science boot camp, hosted by members of the Data Sciences Academy. This summer PD will introduce its participants to the varied field of data science through exploring the resources Data Nuggets, Data Classroom, Citizen Science Sci-Starter, R with R-ladies and from our panel of graduate students in data science.
A self-paced online course for teachers that delves into the brain science behind a limitless mind and explores an introduction to data science and how it can truly transform any learning environment; created by Jo Boaler, an Education Professor at Stanford University and leader in data science education.
Monthly virtual meetings facilitated by the UArizona Data Sciences Academy staff. Participation may include pre-readings, reflective writing, collaborative conversations, group projects, or regional small-group meetings. This will be a time to network with other EDSci Fellows, share successes, and seek suggestions from other Fellows.
Opportunities and Resources for EDSci Fellows
The EDSci Fellowship is for one year (June, 2021 through April 8, 2022). Fellows are awarded $300 to be used for expenses to support their professional development. The funds can be used to support one of the following deliverables, to be completed within their fellowship year:
Option A | Option B | |
Use of funds | To cover cost of professional development (e.g., online courses or self-paced modules, local travel), conference and presentation fees | To cover cost of supplies, software, books, resources, etc. or other support (including local travel) needed to create and implement data science lesson plans in the classroom |
Deliverables: | -Blog post or short article summarizing learning experience -Statement and implementation plan for how participant plans to address equity issues in the field of data science through inclusive recruitment, retention, and pedagogical strategies | -Artifact- can include lesson plan and/or recording of lesson being taught in the classroom -Statement and implementation plan for how participant plans to address equity issues in the field of data science through inclusive recruitment, retention, and pedagogical strategies |
Timeline
- February 10, 2021: Interest form is available
- April 14, 2022, 4:00 PM: Zoom EDSci Webinar and Q&A
- May 12, 2021: Interest form closes
- May 20, 2022: Fellows are notified
- Week of June 7, 2021: Beginning of Summer PD and Fellowship
Interest Form
The UArizona EDSci Fellowship is open to middle school and high school educators from any discipline. Each year, 8-12 educators will be chosen as Fellows.
To fill out an application form, click here.
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- 5 days of PAID summer PD the week of June 17, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ
- Monthly meetings to support your classroom data science needs, August 2024 - April 2025
- Stipends for participation totaling $1500 with travel considerations of $500
- Training and year-round support in a number of data science tools that are open and FREE for you and your classrooms