Data Science Research and Communication

Catalog description

This course will examine how knowledge production processes relate to designing and communicating data and science research across various digital mediums. Students will develop their expertise in epistemology theories and practices relating to data research. This course will also cover ethical considerations when developing and promoting research using data. They will also examine how political and social issues such as race, gender, sexuality, and disability often affect how data stories are told and interpreted and the treatment of researchers online. This interdisciplinary course will engage a variety of fields, including data science, technology studies, and digital scholarship. Students will learn to use digital tools to convey science communication products. All technical skills will be taught in the course.