1. Robin Angotti Associate Professor University of Washington Bothell
Using Big Data in the Sciences: Integrating Mathematics and Plant Ecology
Robin Angotti
Associate Professor
University of Washington Bothell

2. Background Enrollment (2015-2016) – 5279 Students Tri-Campus UW System
One of the most diverse campuses in the state of Washington
Retention
Discovery Core
1st Quarter – Discovery
2nd Quarter – Research and Campus Engagement
3rd Quarter - Reflection
Retention – O’Keefe 2013 Furthermore, first year students and higher degree by research students are susceptible to attrition. The capacity of a student to develop a sense of belonging within the higher education institution is recognised by this paper as a being a critical factor determining student retention. The creation of a caring, supportive and welcoming environment within the university is critical in creating a sense of belonging. This can be achieved by the development of positive student/faculty relationships, the presence of a well resourced counselling centre and the encouragement of diversity and difference.

3. The Course – Data in the Sciences
Learning Goals
Evaluate the quality of data collection and data
Interpret and create visual displays of data
Describe how patterns in data inform understanding of biological processes
3 Projects
DC II Portfolio

4. The Context - Mt. St. Helens

5. The Data Mt. St. Helens Visualization
Roger del Morel E093/201/metadata.htm
Approximately 150,000 lines of data
About 100 variables
Issues
Not clean
Tableau
Mt. St. Helens Visualization

6. Results?
Student 1
Student 2

7. Challenges & Opportunities
Nature of Discovery Core
Not replicable in other settings
Data
Student Evals
Untenured Professor
Immerses students in research
Solving Real Problems
Wait until they know the content?
Instructor Learning

8. Questions?