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The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. It’s an exciting, fast-growing field centered on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services. All students attending schools in Ohio entering grades 7, 8, and 9 in autumn 2025 are encouraged to apply.
Over the course of five days in the summer, campers will:
• Work in student teams and with mentors to develop analytical and problem-solving skills
• Learn from scientists and students across the data spectrum
• Discuss biases (in data and in our community)
• Explore educational and career opportunities in data science and analytics
Acceptance packets will be sent in late April with more information. The camp is scheduled for July 7-11, 2025. The camp will be 100% in-person for 2025, so attendance on the Ohio State campus is required.
Email camp codirector Amber Pasternak at pasternak.6@osu.edu with any questions. All applications must be received by Sunday, March 30, 2025. Available camper slots are limited -- an application does not guarantee admittance.
Student Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Email
Student Geographic Information
City
State
Postal Code
1st Parent/Guardian Information
Name
Email
Phone
2nd Parent/Guardian Information
Name
Email
Phone
Teacher Recommendation: Provide the name and contact information of a teacher we can contact for a recommendation. Please note, all recommendation materials will be accessible only to the TDAI Data Science Camp admissions team and will not be shared with applicants, their families, or any other third party once submitted by the recommender.
Teacher Name
Teacher Email
Teacher Phone Number
All students chosen are required to attend the entire week of the camp, July 7-11. Can you commit to attending?
Yes
No
Name of current school
Name of school that you plan to attend in Autumn 2025
Grade you will be in Autumn 2025
7
8
9
What math and science classes have you already taken?
What do you currently know about data science and analytics (education, careers, programs)?
What careers are you interested in?
If you have thought about attending college, what schools are you considering? If your current future plans don't include a tradition 4 year college please briefly describe what you are considering.
How did you hear about this summer camp?
Internet search
Teacher or guidance counselor
Family member
Friend or classmate
Other
STUDENT STATEMENT In the space below, please describe why you want to attend the Data Science Summer Camp. Your statement should include details on:
a. why are you interested in data science?
b. what do you hope to learn?
c. what skills do you hope to develop during the camp?
d. are there other details you would like to share?
Parents - We ask that each student complete this essay independently