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Public Data / DAT-330

Open Data Studio for Public Dashboards

Reproducible notebooks, geospatial interfaces, uncertainty notes, and accessible visual explanation.

Course detail

Research connection

Builds directly on PU's Civic Data Interface Lab research into accessible dashboards for municipal water, heat, and service access.

Dashboard Usability Quota12 resident tests
Lab affiliateCivic Data Interface Lab
Studio intensity84/100

Learning outcomes

What students should be able to do.

  • Build a reproducible data pipeline with source notes and limitations.
  • Design an accessible public dashboard for non-specialist residents.
  • Test visual explanations with real users and revise based on evidence.

Readiness

Prerequisites and assessment.

Foundation studioSafety or data protocol clearance

Notebook 25%, dashboard prototype 35%, user test report 20%, release note 20%.

Weekly syllabus

Four-week intensive module structure.

  1. 01
    Reproducible Notebook Foundations

    Data provenance, cleaning logs, joins, and versioned assumptions.

  2. 02
    Geospatial Interface Patterns

    Maps, tables, filters, legends, and mobile-first public access.

  3. 03
    Uncertainty and Accessibility

    Plain-language uncertainty, contrast, keyboard access, and screen-reader labels.

  4. 04
    Resident Test and Revision

    Usability sessions, issue triage, and a published dashboard release note.

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