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“…But for math in general, I think data science education bridges this gap between the data that affects our lives and […] the more theoretical understandings of these concepts… ”

Today, we’re speaking with Mario Bañuelos who is an assistant professor and Associate Chair of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno. In this episode, he shares how he incorporates data science education into his math courses and how to get intellectual buy-in from students. He also speaks on the importance of linking mathematics and data science to social contexts.

“I think part of [bringing social context into math classes] is having students understand that the data affects people and that the models you create are gonna have effects on those people.”

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