Google Street View Practicum/Data Collection Opportunity, RSPH
Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities
Opportunity Description
Study Title: African-American Cancer Epidemiology Study (AACES)
Study Website: http://aaces.emory.edu
PI: Dr. Joellen Schildkraut (Department of Epidemiology)
Time Period: Spring through Summer 2021
We are looking for MPH/MSPH or PhD students to work on a study that is looking at the role of neighborhood disorder on ovarian cancer survival. This project is computer based and uses Google street view images across hundreds of US neighborhoods as the data source. The individual will examine images and answer a structured survey tool about the neighborhood environment present in the image. Students will be trained and calibrated to the methodology. This is an excellent opportunity for participating firsthand in data collection.
Responsibilities
- To participate in training to learn procedures for assessing neighborhood disorder using Google Street view
- To conduct visual assessments in Google Street view and answer prompts about images in the assessment survey tool
- To participate in calibration and quality control procedures related to neighborhood assessment
- Collecting and recording accurate information using the CANVAS database system
Requirements
- Access to a computer with reliable internet connection. Dual monitors are suggested but not required
- Visual attention to detail
- Minimum 50 hour commitment
Contact Information
If interested, please email a resume or CV to Lauren Dempsey at lfdemps [at] emory [dot] edu.
