Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

modest, implying that encountering and overcoming real-data challengesreinforces students’ self-efficacy. In our course, even when some project results were imperfect,students gained assurance that they could approach complex, messy problems – an outcome alsoemphasized by educators advocating for realism in data science education. Addressing real-worldcomplexity (e.g. missing data, noisy measurements) in a supportive classroom setting helpsvalidate students’ abilities; acknowledging and working through data challenges can help renew astudent’s confidence in applying their knowledge 23 . By the end of the term, open-ended feedbackfrom our participants frequently mentioned confidence –“I feel more prepared to analyze realdatasets on my own