Power & Politics of Data
This course has been an illuminating investigation into the rich world of data and research, far beyond the expectations or knowledge I had on the subject. In true UHP spirit, the course has students from a variety of majors and we all present our own thoughts and perspectives on the material we cover in class. We have reviewed a number of academic papers and discussed these papers that focused on themes regarding the ethics, proper format, and storage of data across numerous fields. As a business student, hearing about the world of research has been incredibly fascinating as I had not previously considered the implications of an open source, online map software to help map rural areas for disaster relief as an example.
One of the highlights of the course is the semi-regular speakers who present in our “Data in the Wild” courses. This has ranged from visiting 8451, the UC herbarium, and hearing from others who share how data is used in their respective fields. The greatest takeaway from this course has been realizing the need for further standards in data storage and sharing, so that as a global community we can deepen our body of knowledge. At this point in time many structures exist, but they continue to be splintered in use by industry field, geographies, and more. It is increasingly apparent that data is becoming a more and more valuable currency. This growing awareness means that society and the individuals collecting and storing data must become aware of this growing responsibility.
Below is one of my assignment reflections on one of our "Data in the Wild" sessions, it is on our time at the UC herbarium. I have also included some of the photos I took on our mini-field trip.
One of the highlights of the course is the semi-regular speakers who present in our “Data in the Wild” courses. This has ranged from visiting 8451, the UC herbarium, and hearing from others who share how data is used in their respective fields. The greatest takeaway from this course has been realizing the need for further standards in data storage and sharing, so that as a global community we can deepen our body of knowledge. At this point in time many structures exist, but they continue to be splintered in use by industry field, geographies, and more. It is increasingly apparent that data is becoming a more and more valuable currency. This growing awareness means that society and the individuals collecting and storing data must become aware of this growing responsibility.
Below is one of my assignment reflections on one of our "Data in the Wild" sessions, it is on our time at the UC herbarium. I have also included some of the photos I took on our mini-field trip.
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