Living Data Research Group: Health Biosensing in Everyday Life
The Living Data Research Group is composed of several researchers at Lancaster University (UK) who are involved in such fields as who work a
Data Studies Program - UC Davis
The Data Studies Program at UC Davis' Institute for Social Sciences was launched with the help of Joe Dumit.
Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI)
EDGI brings together intellectuals and organizations to monitor, analyze, and engage with US environmental policy and science research infrastructure.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckHow does the organization collaborate with other organizations, community groups, or stakeholders in pursuing its mission, and what are some of the benefits and challenges of these partnerships?
How does the organization envision its future growth and development, and what strategies are being pursued to achieve these goals?
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckNuestra Casa San Mateo County's work advances justice and good governance by promoting affordable housing, immigrant rights, and social and economic justice. By providing resources and support to low-income and immigrant communities in San Mateo County, the organization seeks to address systemic inequalities and empower marginalized communities. Through its advocacy efforts, Nuestra Casa San Mateo County also aims to influence public policy and decision-making to create a more just and equitable society.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckNuestra Casa San Mateo County functions within the non-profit sector, specifically within the community-based organization sub-sector. Its place within this ecology is to provide resources and support to the Latino community in San Mateo County.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckNuestra Casa San Mateo County has collaborated with various organizations in the area to advance its mission. Some of these organizations include the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and the San Mateo County Immigrant Rights Coalition. Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has also worked closely with local government officials and agencies to advocate for affordable housing and immigrant rights.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
nebeckCommon challenges and concerns that organizations working in social justice and community development may face include limited resources, unequal power dynamics, systemic barriers, resistance to change, and complex social and political issues that require long-term solutions.
Authored by Kim Fortun and Scott Frickel, this blog post argues that a disaster STS would be analytically productive and concludes by offering several frameworks for future research.