Citizen Science:
A Symphony of Human Power
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Citizen Science: A Symphony of Human Power is a data science docuseries that delves into the extraordinary world of data and AI. In this series, we will show you how your curiosity, intellect, and the tools of the digital age can equip you to tackle the real-world challenges.
In our first episode, we're hitting the streets of New York City, the ultimate commuter jungle!
We'll visit the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, home to our guest, Guillermo Kardolus. We'll delve into the challenge Guillermo has observed in his community: the difficulty of finding an open dock for a Citi bike. We’ll find out how he utilized data analysis and public data to tackle this problem.
In our second episode, we're diving deep into New York City's recycling habits! How does NYC stack up against other major cities? Why do some neighborhoods recycle more than others? And most importantly, what can we do to improve? We’re joined by Unnati Akhouri, a Penn State PhD candidate and NYC enthusiast. Unnati's passion for "playing with data" and her unique ability to answer real-world questions using public information will illuminate the complex world of urban recycling.