Integrating Data Science Pedagogy into Astronomy Courses

Background Interacting with existing astronomical datasets can transform how students learn astronomy while developing valuable data science skills for the larger world. Data can come from large-scale surveys, space-based observatories, individual scientists, or students. Students can learn to select, reduce, visualize, and interpret authentic astronomical data while applying data science techniques to construct astronomy knowledge. … Continue reading Integrating Data Science Pedagogy into Astronomy Courses