Geographic Information Systems Day
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FreeThe intersections of Mapping, Criminology, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice
Schedule:
10:30-10:45 - Dr. Torres - Introduction
10:50-11:00 - STUDENT - Sophie Sierveld - Criminology (Human trafficking data collection & enrichment)
11:05-11:15 - STUDENT - Heather Rabassa - Sociology (Hostile architecture & field data collection)
11:15-11:45 - PROFESSIONAL - Joshua Brant - Entergy (Contemporary crime analysis & situational awareness)
Jonathan Sorensen
What is the Crime Wave?
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Free"What Is the Crime Wave?" offers three perspectives on the recent spike in crime in New Orleans: as a statistical trend (Ben Horwitz, AH Datalytics), as a scary social phenomenon (Dr. Chuck Nichols, Psychology), and as a media event (Dr. Sheryl Kennedy Haydel, Director of the School of Communication and Design). Dr. Marcus M.