As part of our ongoing Data Science–Driven Science Education (DSDSE) project, LabXchange has been developing online resources for students and educators focused on connecting data science to biology and environmental science. In collaboration with LabXchange, the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) is currently recruiting high school teachers to pilot curriculum materials (“assets”) which were developed during the first three years of this effort by LabXchange and a group of co-development teachers.

The curricula that have been developed apply data science to pressing real-world challenges in biotechnology and Earth science while also highlighting stories of scientists, including Department of Defense researchers, who use data science in their careers. The student curricula developed through this project will authentically engage learners at the intersection of life sciences, statistics, and computer science, building skills in computational thinking and data literacy through interactive virtual learning experiences.

The Asset Trial Cohort will include high school teachers with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, environmental science, statistics, or other relevant subject areas. This cohort will work with the existing Co-Development Teacher Cohort to test the newly developed learning assets and educator resources.

Stipend: $70.00 for each asset and educator resource pairing reviewed

Time Commitment: 1 hour workshop + 2 hours/review

Interested? Submit an application here!

Application deadline: Sunday, March 9, 2025

See the attached poster for more information. (Note: Disregard the application deadline printed on the poster. Applications are due by Sunday, March 9, 2025.)