WSU Tri-Cities: Northwest Public Broadcasting Presents: Exploring Data and Our Lives - A Screening and Presentation

Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) invites the community to a thought-provoking event, "Exploring Data and Our Lives," on Tuesday, May 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The event, hosted on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in the East Auditorium, will explore the pervasive influence of data in our lives from several angles and the impact it has to shape our choices, political decisions, and broader societal trends. 
 
Audiences will see an excerpt from the new NOVA documentary, Secrets in Your Data, alongside NWPB's own digital video production, Washington's Data Race, which focuses on the relationship between race and rejected ballots in Washington's voting system. 
 
The event will also showcase keynote speakers Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta, Boeing distinguished professor and director of data analytics, and Dr. Daryl Robert DeFord, assistant professor of data analytics, both of Washington State University (WSU). They will share their expertise on various data-related topics, including the importance of data literacy and fairness as well as transparency and ethical practices.  
 
"NWPB is excited to partner with NOVA for the second year in a row for this collaborative project," says Annie Warren, Director of Content at NWPB. "We are thrilled to host Dr. Dasgupta and Dr. DeFord, whose insights will undoubtedly spark meaningful conversations and inspire attendees to think differently about the role of data in our lives."
 
Doors open at 6:15 PM. The event is free, and registration is strongly encouraged to guarantee admission. Visit our event page to save your spot: https://www.nwpb.org/nova-event/. 
 
Event Details:
 
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)
Location: East Auditorium, Washington State University Tri-Cities
2710 Crimson Way, Richland
Admission: Free