Visual programming for public engagement in natural resource management

Sustainable fisheries typically require well-designed management systems that are developed collaboratively with communities, fishers, and stakeholders. Thus, developing such systems requires putting engagement and science communication on equal footing with the technical and quantitative aspects of science. This project will investigate novel integration of existing software platforms to produce user-friendly toolkits that democratize access to foundational fishery science by technical and non-technical audiences alike. The products of this project will lead to nimble integration of technical advice with substantive facilitation and audience engagement, along with opportunities for self-directed learning and access to curated aspects of fishery science that support natural resource management.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stacey Scott

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Partner:

Nature Analytics

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Guelph

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