About Us and This Site
Wouldn't it be nice if you find a clean - semi-organized site with links to cool stuff to do around the West Coast - Welcome to Data Overland- Fusing Data Science and Overlanding.
"Be Honest, Share what your can, help those who ask, and make the world a better place"
I believe in open data and open science, I feel that with access to data and information the world would overall be a better place. We have seen examples of data being used for both good and bad purposes - but I think overall data will be a driving force in the years to come. When I look at Overlanding sites - they are often riddled with a lack of information, for example, I went to the Blah Blah Blah Hot Springs, but they don't include any GPS information - any links - or any information that is useful. Many people I have talked to will tell me - DON'T Share this location because I don't want it to get "too public." However, I did a small data-mining experiment on another blogger site - comparing places they listed GPS or direction and places they had hidden. While it is a small sample - the hidden sites were closed down MORE than the publicly listed sites.
I think some of the reasons are because if a place is hidden it has no value or at least the value is in question.
I will be as transparent as possible: I hope to provide - clear GPS direction - other trusted sites and much more.
p.s. If you find spelling mistakes or typos - please let us know. I use more of an Agile development-posting method or (MVP) Minimum viable product (I want to get the information out ASAP and not sit on the information for 3 months.
Richard
Richard is currently a Sr. Data Scientist at a large care delivery company, working with medical professionals, IT experts, and patients to drive better care delivery to everyone. Additionally, he is a full-time Ph.D. ( computational neuroscience) and master's (data analytics) student at UNLV.
Alice
Alice also is a full-time Ph.D. student (imaging technology and neurological disorders). She currently works with disabled patients in order to improve their heath outcomes and hopes to apply her research to other patient populations.