Math is not just a classroom subject; it’s a foundational civic resource. In a data-driven society, numeracy is essential for making decisions evaluating information and holding leaders accountable.

UC first approved a data science course submitted in 2013 by Los Angeles Unified as a move to expand math options for students. At the time, the decision drew little notice.

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with data scientist Cathy O'Neil about her new book, Weapons of Math Destruction, which describes the dangers of relying on big data analytics to solve problems.