Integrating Computer Science and Data Science into Intro Physics with STEMcoding Resources*

Ever wondered how to integrate a little bit of coding or data science into an introductory physics class without overwhelming your students or taking up lots of class time? This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of simple, conceptually-motivated "STEMcoding" exercises where students construct PhET-like games like asteroids and angry birds using an in-browser editor that works great on chromebooks or whatever devices you have. We will also provide a tutorial of the STEMcoding Object Tracker which is a browser-based program that can track the motion of brightly colored objects moving against a solid colored background. These activities are part of a much wider curriculum that is highlighted on the STEMcoding YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/c/STEMcoding). The STEMcoding project is led by Prof. Chris Orban from Ohio State Physics. PLEASE BRING A LAPTOP, chromebook or a tablet with a physical keyboard.