Dr. Marc T. Sager is the Assistant Director of Research with Southern Methodist University's The Budd Center, who studies learning in data science education, out of school learning environments, and research practice partnerships. Prior to pursuing his Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences from Southern Methodist University, he worked in food production, agricultural sales, and taught secondary agricultural sciences in both formal and informal contexts. His research continues to span across both in-school and out-of-school learning environments. Dr. Marc Sager teaches courses on topics within the learning sciences and is active in the education research community through service on committees.