Data Science Education in Undergraduate Physics: Lessons Learned from a Community of Practice

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2403.00961v2
• Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:47:56 GMT
• Title: Data Science Education in Undergraduate Physics: Lessons Learned from a Community of Practice
• Authors: Karan Shah, Julie Butler, Alexis Knaub, Anıl Zenginoğlu, William Ratcliff, Mohammad Soltanieh-ha,
• Abstract summary: We present insights and experiences from the Data Science Education Community of Practice (DSECOP) DSECOP brings together graduate students and physics educators from different institutions to share best practices and lessons learned from integrating data science into undergraduate physics education. Our goal is to provide guidance and inspiration to educators who seek to integrate data science into their teaching, helping to prepare the next generation of physicists for a data-driven world.
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• Abstract: It is becoming increasingly important that physics educators equip their students with the skills to work with data effectively. However, many educators may lack the necessary training and expertise in data science to teach these skills. To address this gap, we created the Data Science Education Community of Practice (DSECOP), bringing together graduate students and physics educators from different institutions and backgrounds to share best practices and lessons learned from integrating data science into undergraduate physics education. In this article we present insights and experiences from this community of practice, highlighting key strategies and challenges in incorporating data science into the introductory physics curriculum. Our goal is to provide guidance and inspiration to educators who seek to integrate data science into their teaching, helping to prepare the next generation of physicists for a data-driven world.

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