About
Tech4Measurement is a Social Science Matrix supported research seminar that seeks to improve the usage of sensor, mobile, and remote-sensing technology to measure social phenomena. The Data Science Collaborative at BIDS is applying lessons learned from our first semester facilitating graduate student teams working on client projects, providing a rare opportunity for real-world, hands-on learning.
For Students Interested in...
Quantified Self
Maker Culture
Citizen Science
Expected Learning Outcomes
Orientation to different approaches to measurement
Technical project skills
Experiences through project-based learning
Support
Tech4Measurement is an initiative of the Data Science Collaborative at BIDS and Glass Bead Labs. We draw on support from the Siemens Web of Things group, BIDS, the Social Science Matrix, the I School, the D-Lab, CEGA, DIL, and others.
Credits
Thanks to the following strangers on the internet for their Creative Commons images!
- Raspberry Pi by Johan Larsson
- Nike FuelBand by Peter Parkes
- Maker Faire Somerville | Hexapod robot by Chris Devers
- Cascade Butterfly Project 1 by Mount Rainier National Park
Site design by Kuraraku.