Andee Rubin to Present on Data and Computing in Elementary Education at JSM 2026
TERC researcher Andee Rubin will present at the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), one of the largest gatherings of statisticians and data scientists, bringing together researchers, educators, and practitioners from around the world to share advances in statistical theory, methods, and applications. The conference will take place August 1–6, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Monday, August 3rd at 2-3pm EDT
Presentation Title: It’s Not Too Early: What Can Students Learn About Data and Computing in Elementary School?
Summary: Data and computing are often considered advanced topics, best introduced to students at high school – or possibly middle school, at the earliest. However, young students are quite capable of engaging with carefully-chosen basic concepts of data and computing as early as kindergarten, with appropriate support from a teacher. Some of these concepts already reside in elementary school curricula (math, science and even language arts) and need only a bit more attention to help lay the foundation of students’ competence in these subjects. The National Academies report provides a structure and guidance for enhancing students’ experience with data and computing appropriately in elementary school.
More information about the session can be found here: https://ww3.aievolution.com/JSMAnnual2026/Events/viewEv?ev=5760