Andrew Kapral

Director of Engaged Data Science
HPE DSI

Building on his expertise in STEM education and the success of existing programs such as Data Analytics in Student Hands (DASH) and Project Engagement Encouraging Rising Students (PEERS), Andrew Kapral aims to use project-based learning experiences to develop a pipeline of students prepared to pursue post-secondary education and career pathways in data science. Using responsive engagement as a focal point, the Engaged Data Science initiative puts the needs of communities as its core focus and brings together a variety partners including local community leaders, UH students and faculty, K-12 schools and the business community to find innovative ways to use data science to improve collective outcomes.