A Symposium for Liberal Arts Statisticians and Data Scientists will be held on the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, July 16. This symposium will offer opportunities for teachers at liberal arts colleges, and those who might be considering such careers, to come together to discuss issues that especially resonate with faculty at liberal arts colleges. Examples of topics to be discussed include developing new programs and courses, curriculum development, supporting undergraduate research, consulting opportunities, interdisciplinary collaborations, facilities planning, and attracting and recruiting faculty/staff. This symposium will feature a keynote presentation and many discussion sessions.
Tentative Schedule:
- 8:30 - 9:00 am Introductions
- 9:00 - 10:00 am Keynote Address (Paul Roback, St. Olaf College)
- 10:00 - 10:30 am Break
- 10:30 - 11:45 am Discussion Session I: Topics may include interdisciplinary and undergraduate research, data science and statistics major programs, curriculum changes
- 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Lunch Break
- 1:15 - 2:30 pm Lightning Talks
- 2:30 - 2:45 pm Break
- 2:45 - 4:00 pm Discussion Session II: Topics may include career pathways for undergraduate students, recruitment and retention of faculty, teaching, research and service balance, teaching coding, managing classroom dynamics
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm Wrap-up Session