Data & Democracy Workshop 4 - Ballot Box Location Suitability Analysis
Welcome to the fourth installment of our Data & Democracy Workshop series! In this workshop, we will be focusing on analyzing the suitability of ballot box locations. Join us on Sat Aug 17 2024 at 14:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) as we dive into the world of data analysis and its impact on democracy.
This event will be held online, so you can join from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a data enthusiast or just curious about how data can shape our democratic processes, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and engage with like-minded individuals!
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
WorkshopDescription
Workshop attendees will acquire invaluable skills by employing network analyst for location analysis, honing their ability to assess accessibility to specific destinations. This GIS4Democracy workshop will uniquely leverage this methodology to optimize accessibility to ballot drop box locations, with the ultimate aim of bolstering voter turnout. Participants will learn to utilize network analyst tools effectively and gain insights into spatial analysis's critical role in promoting democratic participation. By focusing on enhancing accessibility to vital civic resources, attendees will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to community engagement and democratic processes.
Instructor: Dr. Ahoura Zandiatashbar
Bio: Dr. Zandi(atashbar) is an Urban and Regional Planning Assistant Professor and Founding Director of the Spatial Analytics and Visualization Institute (SAVI) and the upcoming MS GISc program at San José State University (SJSU), where his research focuses on micro-level analysis of U.S. high-tech zones and the role of urban form in the equitable robust knowledge economy and healthy communities. Dr. Zandi has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and a book, Urban High-Tech Zones. He is the winner of the People’s Choice Best Research Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and the First Place Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the 2015 Campus RainWorks Challenge.
Zoom link will be sent with the registration reciept.
For any inquiries reach to the SAVI/PIT-UN Data & Democracy Workshop Manager judith.heher@sjsu.edu
