Data can be used to bring about changes that matter. In addition to its use in research that is published, read, and added to amongst scholars, it can be used to advocate for policy changes, environmental changes, social changes, and more. It can be used for engaging with the local community, or improving state and national economy, or for moving towards global social justice.  Hear from various researchers about how they have used data to make an impact on society. They will reflect upon how they first recognized what impact their data could have, and how they then worked towards turning that data into a form to be practically used beyond academia.

About the Panelists
•    Dr. Chris Prentice (moderator)—Professor of Nonprofit Management, Department of Public & International Affairs; and Director of Center for Social Impact
•    Dr. Adam Jones—Professor of Economics, Department of Economics & Finance
•    Dr. Hayley Estrem—Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
•    Dr. Daniel Soques—Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Economics & Finance; and Director of The Truist Center for Global Capitalism and Ethics
•    Dr. Blake Wiggs—Director of Strategic Initiatives, The Innovation Project; and 2022 EdD graduate in Curriculum and Instruction from Watson College of Education

Date: Monday, February 13 at 1:00-2:00pm
Speakers: Chris Prentice (moderator), Adam Jones, Hayley Estrem, Daniel Soques, Blake Wiggs
Register: https://uncw.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcuCurTgrHtfdskbF47WpbT4f5Gap_kHO