Determinants of Effective Social Engagement to Increase Utilization of SWIM, a Water Data Collaboration Platform

Our project will determine needs and barriers to use of a water data collaboration platform use by diverse stakeholders, which include watershed groups (Indigenous communities, sub-basin organizations, science classes, citizen science coalitions), industry stakeholders (irrigation districts, reservoir operators) and potentially government agencies charged with creating and implementing water management policy. To understand barriers to platform awareness and use, we will have 3 research interns (2 on social innovation and 1 on technical implementation) consult with stakeholders, identify needs, remove platform barriers and incorporate new analytical tools. IBM will learn of challenges to use of IBM software solutions by public groups and will have a use case that involves engagement of stakeholders, including Indigenous groups.

Faculty Supervisor:

Leland Jackson

Student:

Partner:

IBM Canada Ltd

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program: