Data in the ATL - Making Data Accessible and Understandable at Atlanta Public Schools
Data in the ATL - Making Data Accessible and Understandable at Atlanta Public Schools In-Person
Guest speaker: Thomas Price
Data Strategist, Atlanta Public Schools
As a Data Strategist for Atlanta Public Schools, Thomas Price (M.A., GSU, 2015) works extensively with data visualization, statistical modeling, and data analysis consulting. He strives to make data more accessible and understandable with the goal of applying data-based strategies that improve educational outcomes for APS. His experience also includes work on K-12 education policy for the state of Georgia and instructional support for GSU's Department of Economics. He holds an M.A. in Economics from GSU's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and a B.A. in Government & Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. Presently, he is a Strategic Data Project Agency Fellow at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University.
#DataInTheATL is a speaker series hosted by Georgia State University Library that connects the university community with prominent members of the Atlanta data community. Invited speakers show the importance of data science in making informed decisions and how they use data analysis and expertise in their daily work.
Location: CURVE, Georgia State University Library, 2nd floor of Library South, 103 Decatur Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Map it.
Related LibGuide: Data Events by Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh
- Date:
- Friday, February 15, 2019
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- CURVE, Library South 2
- Campus:
- Downtown Campus Library
- Categories:
- Data Events/Talks Events Student Success
Associate Dean for Public Services, Georgia State University Library