Announcements and Updates
Data Science Undergraduate Studies and Puente partner to inspire underrepresented students in STEM
On a hot August day in Berkeley, fifty community college students from over thirty California community colleges–many clad in black shirts emblazoned with, “Reclaiming STEM Legacy”–jogged across a crosswalk toward Warren Hall. A bit overheated from their campus tour, they eagerly filled plates with snacks and sank into chairs in an air-conditioned room, ready to learn about a major many of them had never heard of: data science...
UC Berkeley convenes, connects California data science education pioneers
Dozens of California public educators walked into a sunlight streaked, first floor-room at the edge of UC Berkeley in late June. Hugging each other and snagging coffee or water, they navigated blue and gold star-shaped balloons to settle at tables facing a projector screen.
These scholars are part of a state effort to make California the nation’s leader in excellent, equitable and accessible undergraduate data science education...
Overview
Through the Pathways project, UC Berkeley's Data Science Undergraduate Studies collaborates with California universities and community colleges to enhance foundational data science education statewide. This initiative facilitates seamless transitions for students from 2-year to 4-year California higher education institutions, empowering them to excel in the field of data science.
Project Goals
- FDS Faculty Engagement: Scale UC Berkeley's Foundations of Data Science (FDS) course, also known as Data 8, state-wide and localize FDS with new content and datasets to engage with equity across institutions.
- Streamlined Transfer Pathway: Develop a clear and documented pathway with a proper institutional support structure for students to transfer from two- to four-year colleges.
- Accessibility and Eligibility: Increase the number of students able to pursue a DS degree through articulation agreements.
- Institutional Partnerships: Build stronger collaborations in DS education.
- Equity in DS Education: Address the equity gap with broad outreach, improved retention, and localized curriculum for diverse student access.
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Our Team and Educational Partners
Meet our team and learn more about our customized support plans with partner institutions
Bring Data Science Education to your School
Learn how UC Berkeley can help your school launch foundational data science curriculum
Fall Zoom Informational Session: Nov 21 at 2pm
A virtual session for community college students interested in data science! We'll cover what you learn in a data science major, related career opportunities, and transfer pathways at Berkeley or other CA schools.