The ASA Section on Statistics and Data Science Education will host free birds-of-a-feather discussions in connection with JSM for the fourth year. These discussions allow participants to connect with other statistics and data science educators and expand their teaching practice.
Topics for these discussions vary but have previously focused on data science education, simulation-based curricula, incorporating professional practice into the classroom, and teaching diverse student populations.
To allow greater participation in 2021, birds-of-a-feather discussions will be held virtually and in person. In-person attendees will meet at the Statistics and Data Science Education Section table near the registration area in the convention center Monday through Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. From there, discussion groups will move to a nearby location. For the lunch-time discussions, participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. Virtual sessions may be held the week prior or immediately following JSM.
A call for topic submissions will go out to section members in March. You need not be a section member or attend JSM to participate. If you’re interested in leading a session or have any questions, send an email to Aimee Schwab-McCoy.
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