Educators in Data Science (EDSci) Fellowship 2024-2025 Application Closes

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EDSci 24-25

When

All Day, May 15, 2024

Where

Apply here!

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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. 

  1. Blog post or short article summarizing learning experience

  2. Artifact- can include lesson plan and/or recording of lesson being taught in the classroom

  3. 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

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!

Educators in Data Science