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Racialized Aspects of Data Collection & Data Use
There is a common misconception that data is neutral, an objective truth. However, the data that we use to build computer programs, to conduct research, and to inform policy cannot …
Digital Humanities in the Anthropocene
The Anthropocene is the age marked by the substantial consequences that human activities have caused to the Earth system(the different natural processes and their interactions). What are some challenges of doing Digital Humanities in the Anthropocene?
What is metadata, and why does it matter?
Metadata is “data about data”. In other words, metadata is information that describes one or more aspects of data. It makes working with data easier, and it allows machines to …
Tidying Data Using tidyverse in R
Introduction When researchers collect quantitative data, they often store it in a CSV, TSV, or TXT file for cleaning and analysis. This data can then be loaded into R for …
Web Scraping with Python and the Reddit API
Introduction In this guide, we will be using Python to scrape data from Reddit. Reddit is a social news aggregation and forum-style discussion website. Registered members submit content to the …
AI is everywhere; is it in qualitative research, too? Potentials, Pitfalls, and Open-Source Solutions (Part 2)
In this second part of our exploration into AI’s role in qualitative research (you can find part one here), we’ll focus on the concerns and issus that come with its …
6 Tools for Digital Safety in the Age of Surveillance
6 Tools for Digital Safety in the Age of Surveillance In response to the past year of anti-genocide student protests across NYC, Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged $3 million dollars to …
AI is everywhere; is it in qualitative research, too? Potentials, Pitfalls, and Open-Source Solutions (Part 1)
AI is everywhere these days. It’s in your pocket, driving cars, selecting what show we should binge on, and which search results we should see first. So, what about qualitative …
GCDI Welcomes You Back for Fall ’24!
Welcome back for the fall semester! The Graduate Center Digital Initiatives (GCDI) and GC Digital Fellows have been hard at work developing programming, events, workshops, and opportunities to help you …