Scaling Up: A Data Science Higher Education Webinar Series
A project from the North Carolina Education Working Group – an open working group of the National Consortium for Data Science dedicated to exploring the question, How are we bringing people into data science and how are we keeping them here?
The data science higher education space is rapidly evolving, and we’re excited to bring issues facing the data science higher education community in North Carolina to a national audience for collaborative learning.
While this series focuses on conversations taking place between North Carolina higher education institutions, our webinar events are free and open to the public. Interested in joining the North Carolina Education Working Group? Email Amanda Miller for more information.
Upcoming Webinars
Stay tuned for upcoming events.
Past Scaling Up Webinars
Developing a Coordinating Hub for Data Competency | September 17, 2024
In this session, Dr. Crista Arangala introduced Elon University’s Data Nexus. The Data Nexus initiative was created as part of a five-year Quality Enhancement Plan developed during its most recent accreditation process and serves as a coordinating hub for data competency initiatives at the university throughout the plan and beyond. In its first year, Data Nexus has been focused on assessing foundational technology and statistical competency of all of Elon University’s undergraduate students. Through Data Nexus, Elon University has also created a process for faculty across the institution to apply for courses to be designated as Data-Intensive and has introduced a new Micro-credential in Advanced Data Competency. Data Nexus also offers a variety of programming across campus including data camps, workshops, and data challenges. Data Nexus also offers grants to support faculty, staff, and student data-driven initiatives. In year two, Data Nexus will continue to develop curricular and co-curricular data-intensive experiences for the general Elon University undergraduate student body.
View a recording of the event here.
Exploring Articulation Agreements Between Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions: Wake Tech and Shaw University | October 5, 2023
Articulation agreements between two year and four year institutions aren’t crafted overnight. Join this conversation between leaders at Shaw University and Wake Tech as they walk our audience through the essential components of an articulation agreement between a two year institution and a four year institution. Topics that were addressed included the following: Community college bridge programs, pitfalls to avoid, and mapping certifications into the agreement.
Speakers:
James Brown, Shaw University - Department Head of Computer Science at Shaw University
Kathy Frederick, Wake Tech - Director of Student Work Experience Employer/University/Advisory Partnerships
View a recording of the event here.