UCSC Diversifying Tech Pipelines: Recruiting and Peer Mentoring of Human Rights Digital Investigators
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Keywords
public interest technology , PIT , Experiential Learning , mentor , mentorship , justice-Civil Rights , justice human rights , Technology Community , Data , Data Literacy , data privacy , Curriculum , Career Pathways and Pipelines
Project
Authors
Falcon, Sylvanna
Date Submitted
2020-04
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Report
Institution
University of California Santa Cruz
Industry Partner
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Network Challenge Grant 2
Abstract
The project trains students to use existing technology for open source investigations into alleged human rights abuses. The program consists of training and conducting of open source investigations of human rights cases, a peer mentorship program, collection of qualitative data on the experiences of program participants (who are predominantly women of color), and establishment of an alumni network.
Industry (NAISC)
Public Interest Technology -- Curriculum -- Digital Divide/Infrastructure Access
Occupation (SOC)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Database Administrators (15-1061)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Science Technologies/Technicians (41)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Bachelors Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Skill Level
Intermediate Level