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CSPDWeek 2026

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10:00am EDT

Hands-on Topics in Data Science for Grades 8 - 12

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Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT

TCNJ, SSB 131 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA

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In this presentation participants will explore steps in the data science process including statistical questions, data collection, bias, data cleaning and analysis, and graphical displays.

Participants will be given a brief introduction to steps in the data science process. These include forming good statistical research questions, collecting data, cleaning data, statistics, exploratory data analysis, and interpretation of graphical data displays. Special consideration will be given to dealing with bias in data collection and presentation, and ethical use of data. This presentation will align topics with the new NJ Computer Science standards and will provide materials for use in the classroom and/or further study.

Speakers

Lora Santucci

Teacher of Computer Science & Mathematics, Morris Hills High School

Lora Santucci teaches math and computer science at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway, NJ where she resides with her husband and children. She studied mathematics, computer science, and music at Rutgers University and began teaching in 1998. Over the years she has presented at NCTM... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
TCNJ, SSB 131

Data Science, 6-8, 9-12, Admin