Deaf PODS: Evaluation of Deaf-Centered Data Science Program for Undergraduates at Purdue University
Channel: Stephanie Cawthon
Date: 2023-05-01

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon spotlights the Deaf PODS project at Purdue University. This project is under the Data Mine initiative at Purdue -- one that seeks to provide undergraduates with hands-on experience in Data Science through an innovative partnership with businesses across the country. Stephanie is serving as the evaluator for this project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She particularly values working with a deaf-centered team and on projects that support deaf youth in their future success. 

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TRANSCRIPT: 
Thrilled to be part of an exciting new project at Purdue University. 

Called: Deaf PODS.

This project is funded by IES: Institute for Educational Sciences

Accessible project designed to support deaf undergraduates learning about data science.

Focus is on real world experiences with companies

My role, what? I am serving as the project evaluator. 

I love this role, why?

Opportunity to be a thought partner with project leadership.

Exciting to see both the students and the new program grow.

We will gather information about: 

Mentorship

Accessibility

Working with teams, and skill building in data sciences.

I’m excited to support project leadership and their future success.