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Unlocking Curiosity through Data and AI
Unlocking Curiosity through Data and AI
Session 1: Beyond the Buttons: Data Skills That Still Matter in the Age of AI
As AI gets better at generating graphs, running tests, and even drafting conclusions, the real differentiator in science classrooms and STEM careers won’t be who can “push the buttons”—it’ll be who can think clearly with data. This Ignite talk highlights the data analysis skills that stay essential no matter how powerful AI becomes: asking measurable questions, defining variables and building tidy datasets, spotting messy measurement and bias, and using human judgement.
Aaron Reedy is the co-founder of DataClassroom, an all-in-one data science and graphing platform used in K–12 and higher education to help students do authentic analysis—from experimental design and tidy data to modeling, uncertainty, and inference. Trained as a biologist (PhD) and former classroom educator, Aaron bridges research and teaching to make statistics and scientific reasoning more approachable, visual, and meaningful for learners. He works closely with teachers, districts, and universities to support inquiry-based instruction, science fairs, and standards-aligned data literacy across disciplines, with a focus on helping students move from “making graphs” to making evidence-based claims.
Aaron Reedy is the co-founder of DataClassroom, an all-in-one data science and graphing platform used in K–12 and higher education to help students do authentic analysis—from experimental design and tidy data to modeling, uncertainty, and inference. Trained as a biologist (PhD) and former classroom educator, Aaron bridges research and teaching to make statistics and scientific reasoning more approachable, visual, and meaningful for learners. He works closely with teachers, districts, and universities to support inquiry-based instruction, science fairs, and standards-aligned data literacy across disciplines, with a focus on helping students move from “making graphs” to making evidence-based claims.
Session 2: AI and Data Science Panel
Luke Allpress
Luke is the Director of Innovative Solutions for the Agua Fria Union High School District. His role is to train teachers on ed tech, create innovative solutions for problems, and share those novel solutions between different schools. Luke feels that all student exposure to technology should clearly have a “where would I use this” element.
Ryan Donvan
Ryan Donovan is an AP U.S. History teacher at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, Arizona. Renowned for his innovative instructional methods and commitment to student success, he has been recognized as a 2026 Top 50 Trailblazing Educator,a 2025 Arizona Teacher of the Year Finalist, and 2021 Deer Valley Unified School District Teacher of the Year. Mr. Donovan prioritizes the development of critical thinking and civic engagement in his students through research-based teaching practices. He emphasizes the importance of AI literacy as a necessary skill for graduates. Additionally, he advocates for educators to lead in promoting digital citizenship to prepare students for success in an evolving society.
Marni Landry
Marni Landry is the Sr. Director of K12 STEM Outreach at Grand Canyon Education, designing and delivering STEM-integrated professional development for K12 educators nationwide, and an Adjunct Professor in the GCU College of Education Master's Program. Marni taught HS Science, where she wrote the curriculum for and taught research and molecular biology courses in the PVHS CREST program, and was an adjunct professor with the University of AZ, teaching Molecular Cell Biology.
Some of Marni’s recognitions include: Arizona Tech Council Teacher of the Year, IEEE Pre-College Teacher of the Year, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Nobel Top Ten Educator of the Year, Army Educational Outreach National All-Star, and the Arizona Science Teachers Association High School Science Teacher of the Year.
Lindsey McCaleb
Lindsey McCaleb has been an educator for 17 years, beginning on the Navajo Reservation. She taught in the Creighton School District for 5 years and holds a Master’s degree in Administration. She is was a Technology Coach for the Balsz School District and a former principal of Balsz Online Academy. She is currently a PD Student at ASU.
Bryce Wolcott
Bryce Wolcott is a science educator with 20+ years of experience and a founding Guide at Khan World School @ ASU Prep Digital. He merges deep scientific inquiry with cutting-edge AI tools, designing custom agents to support student coaching and curriculum development in online environments.
Session 2: AI & Data Literacy at LabXchange
Data science and AI tools are becoming increasingly intertwined in K–12 STEM education, reshaping how students investigate real-world problems and make sense of data. Join project leader Paul Schwein as he explores how AI and data literacy come together at LabXchange, a free, online STEM education platform hosted by Harvard University. In this session, you’ll learn about LabXchange’s content offerings and how teachers can create modular learning pathways that meet their students’ needs.
Paul Schwein is a project leader and instructional designer with a background in science and music. Paul leads the Data Science-Driven Science Education project at LabXchange, where he writes and reviews data science content for high school students and educators, maintains relationships with collaborators, and runs workshops that showcase LabXchange’s offerings in data science and AI literacy. Paul holds a PhD in biology from Harvard University and a BS in biology with minors in chemistry and music from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Session 3: From Classroom to Career: Bringing Bioscience & Healthcare Pathways to Life
This professional learning session explores the bioscience and healthcare workforce, highlighting key statistics, career outlooks, and why early career awareness matters from a student perspective. Educators will learn about the four core components of the Exploring Pathways to Bioscience & Health Careers grant and explore classroom-ready resources designed for easy integration. The session will model practical strategies for using these materials within existing curriculum. Participants will also collaborate to brainstorm authentic ways to embed bioscience and healthcare career exploration into their own classrooms.
Bradley Bostick
Bradley Bostick
Bradley Bostick is an experienced science educator with more than 25 years in education. He currently works at the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office on the Exploring Pathways to Bioscience & Health Careers grant, where he develops and delivers engaging, classroom-ready career awareness lessons and resources. Drawing on his extensive background in both K–12 classrooms and higher education, Bradley supports educators in integrating career literacy into science instruction while inspiring students to explore real-world bioscience and healthcare pathways.
Shane Brown
Shane Brown
Shane Brown is a healthcare executive who has launched and scaled innovative medical devices and digital health solutions throughout the US and Europe for close to 30 years. His true joy and fulfillment is to lead teams who assist clinicians helping patients live better lives.
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