The program is free for participating Philadelphia high school students and offers a stipend, along with opportunities to connect with credentials and internships.
The Data Analytics Sprint by FirstHand Sprints introduces Philadelphia high school students to the world of data science through hands-on activities. Participants learn to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize real-world data, ranging from social media trends to healthcare breakthroughs. The curriculum emphasizes making decisions and communicating ideas using data, understanding data bias, and utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau. Students will also gain exposure to databases, data organization, correlations, and open APIs. By the end of the program, students will understand how data drives decisions in various fields such as sports, business, and healthcare, and will develop skills applicable to future careers in data science, technology, and STEM.
A typical day involves hands-on activities where students collect, clean, and analyze real data, create charts and dashboards using tools like Google Sheets and Tableau, and learn to tell stories with numbers.
This program is ideal for high school students in Philadelphia who are curious about answering big questions using evidence or want to explore how to use data to understand the world around them.
University City Science Center
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