June 2020 Workshop: Idea Pitched

At the Summer 2020 National Workshop, data science educators across the state discussed the need for creating a California-wide effort for Data Science education. 

November 2020: First Board Meeting

The California Alliance for Data Science Education board of UC, CSU, CC Representatives, and met to formalize an agenda for the California Alliance for Data Science Education (CADSE)

February 2021: CADSE Conference

Held a large-scale workshop with 150 attendees including UC Office of the President, the California Department of Education, and Microsoft. 

April 2021: Long Term Strategy with UCOP

UCOP discussion on a long-term vision for streamlining articulation in data science, and drafted policy memos addressed to the California Department of Education, and CS Chairs and articulation officers across California.

June 2021: CA Alliance Panel

The 2021 Summer Workshop Featured a CA Alliance Panel where we discussed Data Science efforts at the UCs, the ‘Multiple Department Model’, and long-term goals.  

July 2021: Microsoft DS Instructor Internship Program  

Collaborated with Microsoft to offer the Data Science Instructor in residence program to a select few CADSE members. 

September 2021: CCSF Articulated With Data 8

City College of San Francisco’s Math 108 was approved for articulation with UC Berkeley’s Data 8 after numerous discussions with legislative boards and articulation officers.