11/4 Essay: We have five reading/watching slots left on our schedule. I’m looking to replace one that’s there now I think is on the weaker side (Thursday 11/18) and I want your help. What topic haven’t we discussed (or will discuss) within the realm of data science and/or human development that you would like covered and discussed in class? Is there a particular video or reading you are aware of that you like or think is valuable that you want the rest of the class to see/read? Briefly explain your thoughts and provide a link, if applicable. I will read your responses later today. You have until 10:05.

My favorite data science topic is about environment (geospatial data science). In this field the models always include maps with different colors representing different countries. I think this kind of charts can show the information clearly, making it easy to understand and compare. Also, the environment is closely related human development. When I was doing my homework assignments, I read lots of articles about environment. It turns out that protecting environment is very important to the economy. How to coexist with the nature is always a hot topic and if we can make good use of the natural resources without harming it too much, human development will accelerate greatly. Also I think the environment usually connects with other fields of science like chemistry, physics and geography, which extends to further interesting knowledge. I recommend a passage discussing the coastal vulnerabilities to different disasters on the coast of Bangladesh. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2019.104898 It used clear images and perfect data science methods to divide the whole process of assessing vulnerabilities into three steps. It is really a good piece of information on geospatial data science.