Project Grant 2413391

This $596,954 Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, aims to establish a new data science pathway at a Hispanic-serving two-year college. The key goals are to: 1) increase dual-enrollment data science offerings at local high schools, 2) provide professional development for faculty to integrate industry-level data into math courses, and 3) facilitate collaborations with industry partners. The project will initiate dual-enrollment data science courses at four local high schools, deliver faculty professional development, and create internship/apprenticeship opportunities with industry. Evaluation will track student outcomes, project accomplishments, and lessons learned, with findings disseminated at conferences and in journals. This award is partially funded by the NSF's HSI program, which supports STEM education and capacity building at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.