Data Journalism, ScB
Advisor: Leslie Welch
Thesis: Postmarks: The Life and Legacy of the United States Postal Service
Thesis Advisors: Leslie Welch (Director), Jonathan Readey, Linda Clark
Data Journalism is the discovery and communication of the stories and knowledge that data hold. "Discovery" includes the acquisition of data as well as the analysis of it, while "communication" can be in either a visual or written format, though is often a combination of both with the end goal of informing and empowering others.
"Postmarks" is a yearlong investigative data journalism project that explores the history, operations, and implications of the USPS in American society from colonial times to today. It includes seven primary chapters, 17 interviews, and a methods appendix with data analysis.
Acknowledgments:
I'd like to thank my advisors, interviewees, family, and friends for all of their support throughout my academic journey and thesis process.
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Hi Emilia from your CSCI 1300 instructor, it's great to see you did an independent concentration comprising many impactful data visualizations. Congratulations and good luck out there! Jeff Huang
Congratulations on your outstanding thesis and the incredible accomplishments of your four years at Brown, Emilia! Wishing you all possible joy and fulfillment in your work and life after graduation! Jonathan Readey
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