How do we inspire the next generation of data scientists?
Friday 15th March, Paterson's Land room G37, 10am-12pm, Moray House School of Education
A greater need for data-science skills across many sectors is anticipated in coming decades. So how can we get young people excited and enthusiastic about careers in data science? How can we help them to understand what data science is and the breadth of careers available to them? And how do we support teachers in schools to teach using data science activities across the curriculum?
Find out what is happening in Scotland and internationally to get learners in Primary and Secondary schools using and exploring data. Hear about how Scotland are leading the way with the world's first Data Science qualification for school pupils. Learn about how we plan on ensuring EVERY young person gets a chance to experience data science in school. And help us figure out how best to involve industry and experts who want to help schools.
The session will bring together industry, academics, teachers and learners to discuss ways we can all work together to help educators and learners get engaging and inspiring data science experiences. Please get in touch with Kate Farrell (Kate.Farrell@ed.ac.uk) if you would like to contribute a briefing or would like more information.
Book tickets: http://bit.ly/DataFest19Ed
Find out more about Data Fest 2019, the UK's first two week festival of Data Innovation in Scotland, 11th-22nd March 2019