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Commentary: A network science summer course for high-school students

Year: 2020

Type: editorial

Abstract: We discuss a two-week summer course on “Network Science” and “Complex Systems” that we taught for 15 German high-school pupils of ages 16–18. In this course, we covered topics in graph theory, applied network science, programming, and dynamic systems alike. We find that “Network Science” is a well-suited course for introducing students to university-level mathematics. We reflect on difficulties regarding programming exercises and the discussion of more advanced topics in dynamic systems. We make the course material available and encourage fellow network scientists to organize similar outreach events.

Source: Network Science

DOI: 10.1017/nws.2020.12

Authors: Florian Klimm, Benjamin F. Maier

Institutions: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, Robert Koch Institute, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Language: English

Topic: Complex Network Analysis Techniques

Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council