Dataseam would like to recognize all the 2025 Dataseam Seniors as they celebrate graduation and prepare for new journeys ahead.
Dataseam Scholars
The University of Louisville funds separately the Dataseam Scholars program as an important part of the Dataseam ecosystem. Beginning with Dataseam budget appropriations in 2006 from the Kentucky General Assembly building Kentucky’s research infrastructure capacity, the University of Louisville made this award available to grow the state’s knowledge-based workforce.
Participating Dataseam schools earning workstations through improving Kentucky’s local technology and instructional workforces serve a vital link keeping the workstations research-ready for the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center. These computers allow districts advanced curriculum opportunities at the same time as UL’s Brown Cancer Center is developing Kentucky-based innovation of cancer therapies at a fraction of the time and cost.
This engagement through Dataseam helps identify students for the competitive 4-year Dataseam Scholars award the University of Louisville provides for STEM and STEM-education disciplines.
2025 Dataseam Scholars
University of Louisville
- Isaac Brown, Anderson County. Electrical Engineering.
- Aiden Strathers, Bowling Green High School. Civil Engineering.
- Ryan Watt, Bowling Green High School. Chemical Engineering.
- Kaidence Dunagan, Bowling Green High School. Nursing.
- Derius Carter, Bryan Station HS (Fayette). Computer Science (BSB).
- Shane Wedding, Hancock County. Nursing.
- Elizabeth Browning, Lawrence County. Nursing.
- Arianna Jones, Central HS (Jefferson). Middle & Secondary Education (Science and Math).
- Bryce Fergurson, Johnson County. Engineering.
- Matthew Cook, Spencer County. Computer Science (Engineering).
Registered Apprenticeship
The Dataseam Registered Apprenticeship for Information Technology is a competency-based skilled trades program for Kentucky high school juniors and seniors. The United States Department of Labor-approved training program provides coursework and mentorship as part of On-Job Training through Dataseam-participating public K-12 schools.
Participating students support the enterprise-level technology needs for most Kentucky counties largest employer, public education. The IT needs of public education are as expansive and diverse as many Kentucky workforce sectors, including healthcare, finance, state and local government. Dataseam Registered Apprentices help create the necessary talent pool for an in-demand workforce sector serving rural Kentucky communities.
Students who complete the program earn a USDOL Journeyworker Certificate. This designation allows them to move into the workforce or university with two years practical employment experience and provides a solid foundation of skills to grow their knowledge, experience, and value to any institution or organization.
Dataseam USDOL Registered Apprenticeship for Information Technology 2023-25
Eastern Kentucky University
- Caleb Shuffett, Green County Schools. Information Technology/Network Engineering.
- Erin Whitman, Green County Schools. Digital Forensics/Cybersecurity.
- Eli Lewis, Owsley County Schools. Biomedical Science.
- Ryland Brady, Lawrence County Schools. Cybersecurity.
University of Kentucky
- Ashley Moore, Jenkins Independent Schools (Letcher County). Human Health Sciences, Physician Assistant.
- Dalton Gibson, Owsley County Schools. Computer Engineering.
- Estella Fowler, Bryan Station HS (Fayette). Computer Science.
- Brooke Etter, Bryan Station HS (Fayette). Pre-Law.
Morehead State University
- Caleb Perkins, Menifee County Schools. Computer Science.
- Brodie Tincher, Jackson City Schools (Breathitt County). Computer Information Systems.
Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY)
- Casey Malone, Russell Independent Schools (Greenup County). Cybersecurity.
Murray State University (KY)
- Chelsie Adkins, Williamsburg Independent Schools (Whitley County). Graphic Design.
Georgetown College (KY)
- Ethan Baker, Paintsville Independent Schools (Johnson County). Accounting.
Southeast Community and Technical College (Cumberland, KY)
- Caiden Yonts, Jenkins Independent Schools (Letcher County). Nursing.
Yale University
- Carter Wells, Menifee County Schools. Environmental Studies.
Workforce
- Christopher Zablocki, Hancock County Schools.
