Overview
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Explore how the internet is revolutionizing scientific research in this 31-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Discover how web-based tools are breaking down barriers between professional researchers and citizen scientists, allowing anyone with an idea to participate in the scientific process. Learn about the challenges faced by modern researchers in managing and analyzing large datasets, and see how software developers can contribute their skills to solve critical problems in scientific discovery. Examine real-world examples of browser-based data visualization tools that have aided cancer researchers, and get introduced to an open-source platform designed to foster collaboration in scientific research. Gain insights into the new era of web-enabled, collaborative science and find out how you can use your coding skills to make a significant impact on world-changing scientific endeavors.
Syllabus
"How the web is democratizing science (join in!)" by Abigail Cabunoc Mayes
Taught by
Strange Loop Conference