Submitted by Alastair Iles on
Since 2015, the Building Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems at UC Berkeley project has brought together active collaborators from across campus to help bridge the gaps between food and justice. Toward this end, we are creating a dynamic “Foodscape Map” that aims to both reveal barriers to the full participation of historically marginalized community members in food-related learning and practice, and highlight opportunities and successes in overcoming such obstacles. See the map in progress here: https://food.berkeley.edu/foodscape/map/
In Spring 2018, students will use their design, illustration, data visualization, and programming skills to create sophisticated graphics of 10-15 datasets related to the Foodscape Map. The majority of the data is in spreadsheet form, with some in narrative form, and has been collected by a team of previous SPUR and URAP students. The goal is to create graphics that clearly and concisely show data and allows the end user to dynamically interact. The team will draw on open source data visualization tools as well as create custom graphics.
The project team is seeking students who:
● Are skilled in illustration, design, cartography, and/or programming.
● Thrive while working both independently as well as in a team.
● Are highly organized and have strong time management skills.
● Possess comfort with creativity, innovation, and hard work.
● Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn about structural analysis of food systems and structural barriers to inclusion.
● Interest and experience in food systems research, education, and activism at UC Berkeley.