NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute 2026

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Welcome to the NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute.

This program has been designed to give Norristown Area High School students hands-on experience with real-world data science tools and techniques.

Students will analyze data using spreadsheets, create SQL tables and SQL queries, build Python programs, analyze real datasets, and create visualizations.

Enter Data Lab → Enter Python Lab →

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About the Program

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The NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute is a hands-on program for Norristown Area High School students who want to explore data science concepts, tools, and careers.

During the program, students will:

Work with real-world datasets
Use spreadsheets to analyze and visualize data
Create SQL databases, tables, and queries
Import and export CSV files
Build Python programs and create data visualizations

Regardless of a student's prior programming experience, the goal of the NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute is to foster curiosity and help students understand how data and analytics drive decision-making across a wide range of fields.

Throughout the program, students will investigate questions that interest them using data they are passionate about. The institute culminates with each student creating and presenting a data story in the form of a poster presentation. This final project allows students to showcase the skills and knowledge they have developed during the program while sharing insights discovered through their own data analysis.

Python

pandas · matplotlib · seaborn

SQL

SQLite · queries · joins

JupyterHub

notebooks · live code

NAHS DSI

Summer Institute 2026

Blog

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June 6, 2026

The 2026 NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute is almost here!

I've been hard at work putting together what I think will be a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience for all participating students. Over the past several months, I've worked with guest speakers, community partners, and local organizations to create opportunities for students to explore how data is used to solve real-world problems.

I am incredibly grateful to our program partners and guest speakers who have volunteered their time and expertise to help make this opportunity possible. Their involvement will give students a chance to learn directly from professionals who use data every day.

I'm excited about the activities, speakers, and field experiences we have planned, and I'm looking forward to meeting and working with our students this summer. I hope students leave the program with new skills, new experiences, and a greater appreciation for the role data plays in the world around them.

See you soon!

— Mr. Stansbery

Program Timeline

nahs_institute_schedule.csv June 22 — July 1, 2026

Date

Time

Theme / Activity

Skill / Purpose

MON June 22

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Data is Everywhere

Sorting & Visualizing Data Using Google Sheets

TUE June 23

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sports ★ Zoom: Data Scientists — Philadelphia Phillies

Basic SQL Commands — Part 1

WED June 24

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Health & Medicine

More SQL — Creating Tables & Exporting Data

THU June 25

8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

🏢 FIELD TRIP GSK Pharmaceuticals

See data science in action — how GSK uses data for pharmaceutical decisions

MON June 29

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

College & Career ★ Guest: Prof. Pirman — Drexel University

Python 101 — Basic Python Concepts & Syntax

TUE June 30

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Environment

Visualizing Data Using Python

WED July 1

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🦁 FIELD TRIP Elmwood Park Zoo

How data keeps animals safe & healthy — zoo data systems in action

THU July 2

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎓 CAPSTONE Tell a Data Story of Your Own

Complete development of your data story & poster

Enter the Lab

Students have access to two dedicated platforms. Log in with your username and 4-digit PIN assigned by Mr. Stansbery on day one.

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Data Lab

data.mrstansbery.com

SQL query editor, CSV importer, interactive tutorial, and cheat sheet. Your home base for database work.

→ Open Data Lab 📓

Notebooks

notebooks.mrstansbery.com

JupyterHub — your personal Python environment in the browser. Write code, make charts, analyze data.

→ Open Notebooks

About Me

Mr. Stansbery

// Data Science Instructor — NAHS Summer Institute

My name is Sam Stansbery, and I am a Mathematics and Computer Science teacher at Norristown Area High School. I also serve as the advisor for several student organizations, including the Computer Science Honor Society and Chess Club.

I was first drawn to computer science because of its connection to critical thinking, problem-solving, and the creation of useful tools. One of my goals as an educator is to provide students with opportunities to develop these same skills and apply them to problems they are passionate about solving. I also want students to explore the many real-world careers that rely on these skills and gain a better understanding of the pathways that can lead to those opportunities.

In that spirit, the NAHS Data Science & Analytics Summer Institute was created to give students an opportunity to explore how data is used to answer questions, solve problems, and support decision-making across a wide variety of fields. Through hands-on projects, guest speakers, and real-world experiences, I hope students discover new interests, build valuable technical skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the role data plays in our world.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy exploring and learning new things, traveling, photography, music, and tackling hands-on projects.

Contact

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sstansbery@nasd.k12.pa.us