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National Data Science High School Research Program

Provided By
The Coding School

National Data Science High School Research Program (NDSRP) is a five-week summer training and research program designed to help high school students gain data skills, mentorship, and experience in academic, government, or industry settings. Open to all students regardless of prior experience, the program begins with 2.5 weeks of foundational data science skills training followed by 2.5 weeks of mentored research with professionals from industry, academia, or government. The program aims to equip students with critical data science skills, expose them to a wide range of government and industry career pathways, enhance their college readiness, and foster supportive and lasting mentorships.

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Program Activities

Students (Grade 9-12)

Learn foundational data science skills (i.e. programming, visualization, cleaning, and analysis) ​ 

Work alongside researchers and mentors to apply these skills ​ 

Learn to write and communicate their work

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 9-12)

Learn data science skills ​ Increase awareness of STEM career pathways ​ 

Learn to prepare and deliver scientific reporting

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 9-12)

Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence) 

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in, DoD STEM research and career