[ecrea] Call for Applications - 2018 Data in Democracy Summer School

I'm very excited to announce the new Data in Democracy Summer School, 
which will be hosted at Leiden University's campus in The Hague this 
July. The school will bring together a select group of academics 
(including grad students) and practitioners who care about promoting the 
responsible use of data and technology in democratic societies. It is 
proactively cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral, and anyone who 
analyzes or otherwise makes use of quantitative data is eligible to 
apply. The Call for Applications and link to the summer school website 
are below.


Feel free to contact me with any questions at 
(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl) 
<mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl)><mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl) 
<mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl)>>. And please share widely! We 
really want to ensure we are able to put together a diverse group of 
passionate participants.



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Call for Applications - 2018 Data in Democracy Summer School


Dates: July 2-6, 2018


Location: The Hague



Early-bird application deadline (with reduced fee): April 7th


Regular application deadline (with standard fee): April 30th


Our Vision


#ResponsibleData #ResponsibleTech


 From criminal justice to transportation, poverty to "fake news," 
large-scale data are helping us both understand and address some of the 
most pressing issues facing modern democracies. And yet analyses and 
applications of those same data can do real harm. Algorithms used for 
setting bail can perpetuate racial biases. Calculations employed to 
improve the efficiency of postal delivery may divert already-scarce 
resources away from impoverished areas. Enhancing political engagement 
on social media platforms can promote misinformation, polarization, and 
distrust. And the list-unfortunately-goes on.


How can we maximize the effectiveness of, and minimize potential harms 
resulting from, the use of data in contemporary democracies? One 
important answer is to bring more social science into our data 
practices. Social science perspectives permit a deeper understanding of 
the social and political processes that generate data-allowing us to 
more critically unpack what the data represent. And social science 
research can tell us a great deal about the likely effects of various 
applications resulting from data analysis.


With this in mind, the Data in Democracy Summer School will bring 
together a select group of practitioners and academics for five days to 
learn about and apply crucial insights from the social sciences 
concerning the forms, functions, and impacts of data in democratic 
societies. Participants will receive a series of lectures with built-in 
practical exercises, engage in social and networking activities, and, on 
the final day, take part in a "hackathon" that capitalizes on 
participants' diverse backgrounds and experiences as they work together 
on a problem using real-world data.


We are seeking participants from a wide range of fields and backgrounds, 
and we encourage anyone who holds at least a bachelor's degree (or 
equivalent work experience) and who works with quantitative data to apply.


For more information, please visit: 
http://summerschool.universiteitleiden.nl/courses/data-in-democracy-1 
<http://summerschool.universiteitleiden.nl/courses/data-in-democracy-1>


And feel free to contact us with any questions at 
(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl) 
<mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl)><mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl) 
<mailto:(dataindemocracy /at/ fsw.leidenuniv.nl)>>.


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