This class will introduce students to computational tools and strategies to help them analyze data, unearth new relationships, and create impact. Through exploring a local environmental issue and dataset, students will incorporate data science techniques such as data acquisition, data cleaning, data transformation, statistical analysis, and visualization using R Studio. The applications of these tools will help students better understand and interpret complex information, as they uncover new patterns, affinities, and stories in the data, which will support their research and design practice. Participants will create a final work that will synthesize their process, insights, and reflections through a compelling visual form. 

Elective