Data Science Outreach Educational Program for High School Students Focused in Agriculture

Urban Farm DB summary

George Washington University (GWU) and USDA partnered to implement a two-week tuition-free summer camp (July 23-August 3, 2018) for high school students from the Washington Metro Area. The camp introduced participants to data analytics methods and tools using STEAM-related Open Data, focusing on food nutrition, forestry, and urban agriculture. Learning goals, including demonstrating basic data science knowledge and presenting results, were assessed using a survey tool, with positive results reported.