Welcome to the official GitHub repository for the Data Science RISE Practicum Track course! This course introduces formal statistical thinking and computational methodologies to empower high school students to become skilled computational scientists. Here, you'll find many of the resources, code, and collaborative materials necessary to succeed in the course and Practicum.
In this course, students will:
- Learn the principles of formal statistical thinking to gain insights into measurement, data collection, experimental design, and uncertainty quantification.
- Analyze real-world datasets from fields like neuroscience, environmental science, physics, economics, and urban planning.
- Develop skills in computational modeling, scientific reproducibility, and rigorous ethical practices for data-informed research.
The RISE Practicum provides students with hands-on experience in conducting computational research in one of three key areas:
- Computational modeling (e.g., time series forecasting).
- Statistical Method Benchmarking.
- Scientific Software Development.
The Practicum combines instructor-led morning lectures with collaborative lab work in the afternoon. Students will present their research findings at the RISE Poster Symposium at the program's conclusion.
Meet the dedicated instructors for the RISE Data Science Practicum Track who guide students through this immersive learning experience:
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Course Designer and Morning Lecturer: [Patrick F. Bloniasz, Computational Neuroscience PhD Candidate]
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- Contact: [pblonias [at] bu.edu]
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Lab Lead Lecturer: [Name, Title]
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Teaching Fellow: [Name, Title]
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Here's what you can find in this repository:
To run the code and work through the examples, you'll need to have Python (>=3.7) installed, along with the required dependencies.