| Affiliations: | Department of Public Service and Administration, The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University |
| Project Leader: | Joel Chavez joel.chavez@tamu.edu Public Service and Administration |
| Faculty Mentor: | Dr. Eric Lewis, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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One meeting, weekly or biweekly, in the evening |
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Team Size:
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3
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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COVID-19 Research, Policy Research, Map-making, Data Analysis |
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Team Needs:
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Co-author(s), Researcher(s), Data Analyst(s), GIS Analyst(s), Economist(s), Statistician(s) |
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Description:
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This project aims to understand the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Texas workers. Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment claims will be explored by Texas counties as well as workforce sectors. Per the Texas Department of State Health Service, COVID-19 related data, including deaths and cases, will be added to the dateset. The dateset will be in the ultimate form of a geographic information system, which will allow enhanced spatial data analysis to better understand the unfolding scenario in Texas. This project will support efforts to support future pandemics. |