Data & Democracy Workshop 6 - Ballot Box Access Analysis via Raster Data
Welcome to the last installment of our Data & Democracy Workshop series! In this workshop, we will be focusing on analyzing the suitability of ballot box locations through raster data analysis. Join us on Sat Aug 24 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
WorkshopDescription
This workshop provides participants the opportunity to assess ballot drop box locations using a geospatial analysis platform. Attendees will be introduced to the concepts of raster data, data observation/recording, and weighted analyses. Through this workshop, attendees will learn how to import and inspect raster data, visually quantify and record various accessibility features, and generate an Accessibility Index for each ballot drop box location, which can provide valuable insight into potential voter turnout. By the end of this workshop, participants will have gained the skill sets needed to perform accessibility analyses using a variety of raster data sources, allowing for the improvement of voter accessibility options.
Instructor: Owen Hussey
Bio: Owen is an MA Geography student at San José State University. In addition to his academic coursework, he has had the pleasure of serving as a Teaching Associate for several geography and GIS classes as well as supporting drone data collection and analysis reasearch projects. He also helped facilitate multiple drone piloting and licensing workshops. Something Owen enjoys in his spare time is collecting vinyl records, both old and new!
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
