Data Designer and Analyst: International Space University
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Client: Human Performance in Space Department of International Space University in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
Deliverable: Interactive database tool for analysis of astronaut demographic data
Tasks:
1) Create a database of publicly available information about the people who have traveled to space
2) Develop a tool that will permit the creation of infographics displaying user-selected data
Goal: Bring data from disparate sources together into new analytical tools to enable new inquiries
Skills used: Excel Macros programming, Visual display of quantitative information, Mass biographical data distillation, Intercultural project collaboration
ISU is the sole university worldwide devoted entirely to space education since 1987.
Today, ISU is made up of a unique network around the world with a Central Campus in Strasbourg, with hubs in the USA and the Asia Pacific region, and partnerships with leading space organizations worldwide. ISU is a 35-year success story with 5400 alumni shaping the international space ecosystem in 110 countries including astronauts and entrepreneurs along with current and former space industry and government leaders.
The International Space University is a private non-profit institution, formally recognized as an institute of higher education in France by the French Ministry of Education (decree MENS0400386A of 27 February 2004). ISU is also recognized by other agencies and universities.
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