Data Science for Texas (DS4TX)

In alignment with Data Science for Everyone (DS4E), DS4TX aims to catalyze the adoption of data science and data literacy as an integrated component of K-12 education across Texas. 

Data Science Integration

Data science integration goes beyond offering standalone DS courses. We envision data science as a lens through which students engage with their core subjects. Integration can include:

  • Analyzing historical trends in social studies
  • Discovering patterns in literature
  • Modeling phenomena in science
  • Solving real-world problems in mathematics

Students learn to think critically about data and make evidence-based decisions across subjects.

Teachers don't need to become data scientists; they simply incorporate data-driven thinking into the subjects they already teach.

Contacts

Jimmy Newland
CS Education Specialist
Texas Advanced Computing Center
jnewland@tacc.utexas.edu

Marc Sager
Assistant Director of Research
Southern Methodist University
msager@smu.edu

Join the Movement

We’re seeking educators, schools, and partners passionate about shaping the future of data science education in Texas. Together, we can build a data-literate generation ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.