BIOC 592: Cell to Code: The Computational Frontier in Biology
| Dates: | June 15-30, 2026 |
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| Location: | Sanford Research |
| Cost: | $80.00 |
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Instructor: Benjamin Benson
Dates: June 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Location: Sanford Research, Sioux Falls SD
Credits: 2
Fee: $80
Course Description: This four-day professional development course introduces secondary education teachers to the intersection of computational thinking and biomedical research, emphasizing practical, classroom-ready applications. Participants will explore how computational approaches, including machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development, support real-world biology and healthcare research.
Teachers will engage in hands-on activities at Sanford Research and the Virtual Care Center in Sioux Falls. Activities may include collecting motion capture data for biomechanical analysis, designing machine learning models to classify complex data sets, and exploring emerging technologies used in healthcare and research. These experiences illustrate how computational thinking equips STEM professionals to tackle contemporary challenges in biology, healthcare, and data-driven decision making.
The course will feature guidance from the PROMISE team and the CAMSE team, who will demonstrate practical ways computation enhances research, fosters collaboration, and informs problem-solving in scientific contexts. Participants will also gain exposure to cutting-edge virtual healthcare tools, understanding how these technologies are applied today and how they are shaping the future of biomedical research and patient care.
By the end of the course, teachers will have practical strategies for integrating computational thinking and AI concepts into their classrooms, inspiring students to think critically, creatively, and analytically.
Dates: June 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Location: Sanford Research, Sioux Falls SD
Credits: 2
Fee: $80
Course Description: This four-day professional development course introduces secondary education teachers to the intersection of computational thinking and biomedical research, emphasizing practical, classroom-ready applications. Participants will explore how computational approaches, including machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development, support real-world biology and healthcare research.
Teachers will engage in hands-on activities at Sanford Research and the Virtual Care Center in Sioux Falls. Activities may include collecting motion capture data for biomechanical analysis, designing machine learning models to classify complex data sets, and exploring emerging technologies used in healthcare and research. These experiences illustrate how computational thinking equips STEM professionals to tackle contemporary challenges in biology, healthcare, and data-driven decision making.
The course will feature guidance from the PROMISE team and the CAMSE team, who will demonstrate practical ways computation enhances research, fosters collaboration, and informs problem-solving in scientific contexts. Participants will also gain exposure to cutting-edge virtual healthcare tools, understanding how these technologies are applied today and how they are shaping the future of biomedical research and patient care.
By the end of the course, teachers will have practical strategies for integrating computational thinking and AI concepts into their classrooms, inspiring students to think critically, creatively, and analytically.
| Fee: | $80.00 |
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Sanford Research
Ben Benson