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This project is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
(NSF EES# 2306658)
Aug 2023 - July 2026
Environmental science is one of the least diverse STEM fields, and the goal of this project is to increase the participation in this field, of students from historically marginalized communities, by appealing to their innate desire to address societal inequities. To achieve this goal, we propose an innovation within existing gateway courses (for example, at NC Central University, ENSC 1000: Introduction to Sustainable Planet) by introducing data science for environmental justice (DS4EJ) project-based learning (PBL) modules.
DS4EJ PBL Module
DS4EJ PBL Module
This module has been implemented in the classroom a few times and refined accordingly.
Note: In the above figshare link, in addition to the data, a zip file of the lecture slides, activity sheets and instructor notes can also be downloaded from item #3 in the description.
DS4EJ PBL Module
DS4EJ PBL Module
The grant was terminated before this module could be implemented in the classroom.
Note: In the above figshare link, in addition to the data, a zip file of the lecture slides, activity sheets and instructor notes can also be downloaded from item #3 in the description.
If you notice any mistakes or discrepancies in the modules, please bring it to our attention. You can email us at ruma (at) nccu (dot) edu. If you also have ideas or suggestions to improve the modules, we would be happy to discuss that with you.
This award was terminated by NSF on April 25, 2025
"to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled 'Termination and Enforcement,' on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities".
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