The workshop on Data for Good for Education is focused on growing and enabling a network of educators looking to change the world of Data Science education. Research indicates that students should have the opportunity to engage in projects and assignments that promote or explore meaningful social impacts. Whether you are just starting on the journey or have been supporting social good for years, this workshop will deepen your thinking, provide new lenses for projects, and broaden your support network for helping students engage in meaningful work from a data science perspective. The morning sessions will feature a keynote speaker and engage the community in defining how academic institutions and educators can best engage data for good. Together we will work to understand how to further embed this work across institutions and practice. The afternoon sessions will focus on participant’s individual skills, expertise, and networks to support their own pedagogical and practical work. A panel discussion of how to engage experts from other disciplines will be followed by two hands-on sessions to develop how-to guides for more effectively sourcing and supporting social good projects. The workshop will close with a reception and poster-session for participants to network and see what others have been doing within the realm of data for good. The National Science Foundation has provided funding for this workshop to support participant’s travel, lodging, and conference attendance. For more information on applying for funding please contact the session co-organizer at: karl.schmitt@trnty.edu.
