Interactive Ecological Data Dashboard Development

The Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) project seeks to enhance the accessibility and usability of its extensive ecological data. The goal is to create an interactive data dashboard that will allow researchers and stakeholders to explore and analyze key ecological variables, such as soil chemistry and biodiversity, in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding Sonoran desert. This project will involve using an R- or Python-based framework to develop a user-friendly interface that can be hosted on a static website. The dashboard should facilitate data visualization and discovery, enabling users to gain insights into long-term ecological trends and patterns. By leveraging classroom knowledge in data science and web development, learners will contribute to a tool that supports ecological research and decision-making.

Data dashboard development: an inventory of Phoenix area ecological research data

The Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) project has amassed a vast amount of ecological data over its 30-year study of the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding Sonoran desert. The challenge is to make these data more accessible and user-friendly for researchers and stakeholders. The goal of this project is to design and develop an interactive data dashboard that will allow users to easily navigate a catalogue of the project's data holdings. This dashboard will serve as the starting point for investigators to gain insights into the availability of project data. The project will involve understanding the types of data available, identifying key metrics such as changes in land use over time at sampling locations, and implementing an intuitive user interface. By the end of the project, the team will have created a prototype dashboard that can be further refined and expanded.

Interactive Data Dashboards for Urban Ecology

The Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) program aims to deepen our understanding of the ecology of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding Sonoran desert. This project involves the creation of interactive dashboards to facilitate the exploration of diverse ecological data collected by CAP LTER, ranging from soil chemistry to bird behavior. The goal is to make these datasets more accessible and engaging for researchers, students, and the general public. By visualizing complex data in an intuitive manner, the dashboards will enhance the ability to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can inform ecological research and decision-making. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of data visualization, user interface design, and ecological science.