For three weeks in January, 10 Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) schools participated in the Data Dunkers program, which seamlessly integrates basketball with data science education. This innovative initiative, sponsored by Dell Technologies and the PS43 Foundation, empowers students to explore data science through the lens of a sport they love—engaging them in physical activity and
the world of data.
Data Dunkers offers students in Grades 5–12 a unique opportunity to learn foundational data science skills by analyzing basketball statistics. The program’s curriculum encourages students to explore data by identifying key questions, gathering and cleansing data, and presenting their findings. This hands-on approach makes learning interactive while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
