Data Events: Past Data Empowered Events

Data Literacy as a Tool for Social Justice - Video 

How can data literacy be used as a tool for for social change? When does data and its use become its own social justice issue?

We explored those questions and more in this panel discussion. Panelists included:

• Jamelle Watson-Daniels, Director of Research at Data for Black Lives
• Dr. Deondre Smiles, Faculty Member of IndigiData and Indigenous Geographer
• Dr. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data for Action 

Finding Beauty in Data: the Intersection of Data & Art - Video 

Can data be beautiful? Can it evoke as much emotion and passion as art? 

We explored the intersection of data & art with these panelists:

• Dr. Nettrice R. Gaskins is an Afrofuturist digital artist whose work using algorithms and machine learning is on display at the Smithsonian (Nov. 20, 2021- July 6, 2022). Dr. Gaskins is also the Assistant Director of the Lesley University's STEAM Learning Lab and author of the book, Techno-Vernacular Creativity and Innovation: Culturally Relevant Making Inside and Outside of the Classroom.
• Gabrielle Merite is a scientist turned information designer and data illustrator, who creates unique data visualizations to encourage empathy and understanding of social issues. Her clients include the United Nations and UNICEF.