Data literacy is a necessity for all students, regardless of their major. It isn’t about specific tools but transferable, practical, skills that enhance the student’s understanding of the world and enhance their productivity at work. As UNO implements its new, campus-wide data literacy requirements, the challenge is ensuring this essential skill is woven into our curriculum effectively.

💡 Mahmoud Harding is here to help!

Mahmoud Harding of Data Science 4 Everyone (University of Chicago) will be offering a session that addresses both the 'why' and the practical 'how.' This session will cover topics such as:

• How can data literacy be reinforced in a wide variety of disciplines
• How can data literacy enhance your core learning objectives (not take away from them)
• How can we teach our students to use Generative AI in a responsible way that enhances their learning
• How can we make data literacy a comparative advantage for our students and our campus

📅 Event Details

When: Friday, Feb. 27 at 12 P.M.
Where: Thompson Alumni Center – Bootstrapper Hall
Speaker: Mahmoud Harding, University of Chicago

Registration link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978236126507

🙋 Want to meet with Mahmoud?

We will be offering two discussion groups:

• One for those creating new data literacy courses (9AM CEC 230)
• One for faculty updating their current course to reinforce data literacy (2:30PM CEC 230)
• Other opportunities may be available as well.

If you’re interested in joining a discussion group, please fill out this survey.

🧠 About the Speaker

Mahmoud Harding is the Instructional Design Director at Data Science 4 Everyone, a national initiative based at the University of Chicago. Before joining DS4E, he co-developed a data science program and taught math at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. He’s also taught intro data science at North Carolina State’s Data Science and AI Academy.

Mahmoud holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education and a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina A&T State University. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Management, along with a Master's degree in Statistics, from North Carolina State University.