About
Science Core Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning (SCHOOL), part of the NASA Transform to Open Science (TOPS) Training (TOPST) initiative.
TOPSTSCHOOL Development Team
Open Science Contributor
Project Overview
SCHOOL’s objective is to develop curriculum for ScienceCore that incorporates NASA Earth Science Applications use cases and data into the data science life cycle as part of NASA’s Open Source Science Initiative (OSSI). The project consists of learning modules designed to fit both online (self-led) and in person instruction. Modules focus on demonstrating the data science life cycle with varying themes: Water, Health and Air Quality, Environmental Justice, Disasters, Wildfires, Agriculture, and Climate.
Additional Channels
Continue engaging with the SCHOOL project in these online communities:
SCHOOL GitHub Repo
SCHOOL Zenodo Community
SCHOOL YouTube Channel
SCHOOL Zotero Library
Module Structure
Each thematic module, broken down into three comprehensive lessons, will demonstrate the full data science life cycle and connect those processes with open science principles.
Module Component |
Data Science Life Cycle |
Example Activity |
|---|---|---|
Lesson 1 |
Generation and collection |
Identify and obtain data sources. |
Lesson 2 |
Processing and storage |
Data integration tasks are completed. |
Lesson 3 |
Management and analysis |
Creation of metadata to inform uses and structure. |
Lesson 4 |
Visualization and interpretation |
Creation of charts and maps. Interpretation thought |
Lesson 5 |
Open Science and |
How to share these results openly. Practice of engaging |
SCHOOL Pedagogical Approach
Inclusive Teaching
Inclusive teaching fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated and reflected in course content.
Marginalization of various populations is overcome by using multiple and diverse examples crossing gender, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers. Course content is designed to provide a variety of modes (visual, textual, interactive) for content delivery and for student expression which is absent of assumptions about student abilities or experiences.
Active Learning
The process of encouraging students to not only focus on doing, but also to think critically about what they are doing.
Active learning engages students through activities such as reading discussing, executing code, and writing, in addition to listening Evaluations
In asynchronous learning environments, active learning strategies move beyond listening to prerecorded materials and toward active engagement by directing students to do something, such as looking at an image interacting with the real world, or retrieving past knowledge.
Evaluations
To foster inclusive teaching and active learning, it is critical that
expectations for assessment are clearly communicated
that assessments are timely
that examples of ideal results are presented
Clearly defined learning objectives allow instructors to assess metrics of student performance, and to provide feedback early and often.
Project Timeline
The project will commence on July 1, 2023 and end on June 30, 2025. Learning modules will be developed using the SAFe methodology which will allow for the regular incremental release of thematic content as it becomes available.
Events
Spring 2025
AAG 2025 SCHOOL Climate and Agriculture Panel Session
This session’s objective is to hear from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the areas of Climate and Agriculture in order to inform the development of SCHOOL use cases, which will be considered for the online learning modules.
NSF Open Science Workshop
SCHOOL team members presented the project’s open curriculum and training strategy, highlighting interdisciplinary module development and user engagement in the NASA TOPS ecosystem.
Fall 2024
SACNAS NDiSTEM 2024
Event: Unleashing the Power of AI in Open Science: Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Innovators
Presenting SCHOOL’s work on inclusive curriculum development and open science training for underrepresented groups. This panel session aims to engage this vibrant community in a dynamic discussion about the transformative potential of AI within the realm of open science. By exploring the synergies between AI and open science, we can uncover new ways to promote inclusivity, enhance research outcomes, and foster collaboration.
NASA’s Chief Science Data Officer, Kevin Murphy, will open with a keynote addressing how NASA is using large language models to advance open science. Panelists will present lightning talks on AI in Open Science - Opportunities and Challenges, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through Open Science, and Empowering STEM Education: Open Science, AI, and the SCHOOL Initiative. Live Q&A to follow presentations.
Summer 2024
Curso Corto AmeriGEO
La sesión comenzará con una guía de inundaciones repentinas de la OMM. Esta sesión de formación interactiva profundiza en conceptos de evaluación de vulnerabilidad espacial. Esta sesión aprovechará el entorno del portátil JupyterHub para proporcionar una demostración interactiva utilizando métodos y herramientas estadísticas para evaluar riesgos y vulnerabilidades asociados con desastres naturales y factores socioeconómicos. Los participantes obtendrán experiencia práctica en la selección y análisis de una variedad de vulnerabilidades y aprenderán a aplicar estos conocimientos a escenarios del mundo real. Acceda a los materiales del evento aquí.
The session will begin with a WMO Flash Flood Guide. This interactive training session delves deeper into spatial vulnerability assessment concepts. This session will leverage the JupyterHub notebook environment to provide an interactive demonstration using statistical methods and tools to assess risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and socioeconomic factors. Participants will gain hands-on experience in selecting and analyzing a variety of vulnerabilities and learn how to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios. Access the materials from the event here.
ESIP 2024 Interactive Session
Interactive session at the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) July 2024 meeting, discussing SCHOOL Module 3: Disaster and Wildfires.
Spring 2024
AAG 2024 Panel Session
Panel session at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) annual meeting, discussing the development of SCHOOL Module 2: Health, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice.
SEDAC Open Science Workshop
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Time: 10 am – 4 pm Eastern Time Location: Comer Building Seminar Room, Lamont Campus, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964
Workshop on Open Science hosted by the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). This event is designed to provide valuable insights, practical knowledge, and collaborative opportunities for researchers who are passionate about open science and the world of data processing for research and applications at the interface of human and environmental systems.
Fall 2023
AGU 2023
Mentors give workshops at AGU. December 11–15, NASA Openscapes Mentors attended the AGU annual meeting and delivered workshops.
SCHOOL Water Module, Open Science Team Meeting 1
The first meeting for the SCHOOL Open Science Team Members was held where Open Science concepts and the Transform to Open Science (TOPS) initiative was introduced.
Water Resources SCHOOL Workshop – I-GUIDE Forum 2023
October 4–5, the TOPSTSCHOOL Development Team hosted a workshop at the I-GUIDE Forum 2023. Topic: ScienceCore Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning (SCHOOL): Water Resources Module Development.