This session will focus on best practices for integrating social science data with environmental datasets to support resilient decision-making in the face of climate challenges. Starting with a discussion on the types of social data most relevant to NOAA’s mission—such as demographic, economic, and behavioral information—the panel will explore how these data sources can be combined with environmental insights to strengthen situational awareness and planning.
Panelists will address critical methods for linking social and environmental data, highlighting solutions to challenges in compatibility, data granularity, and interoperability. Using real-world examples from NOAA projects, the session will illustrate how this integration has enhanced disaster response, policy formulation, and public engagement. For instance, case studies may include efforts to map vulnerabilities in flood-prone regions or assess community responses to extreme weather warnings.
With perspectives from social scientists and data engineers, this discussion will examine the unique needs of managing social data within environmental platforms. A collaborative discussion will follow, inviting ideas for potential projects and partnerships that could further NOAA’s capability to incorporate social dimensions into climate resilience planning. This session will provide actionable insights into aligning climate and community data for effective, people-centered decision-making.
Hello! I’m Kyle, having recently joined NOAA's Weather Program Office in January . My work revolves around integrating social and weather data to enhance our research capabilities, focusing on data management and open data policies. My former research was in participatory modeling... Read More →
Recovering academic...in my previous life I studied organizational (social) networks, R&D, and innovation. Since then, I have been exploring big data, cloud computing, and knowledge graphs.
Economist, Staff Office OCFO, Performance, Risk, and Social Science Office
I am an economist, who obtained a PhD in micoreconomic theory and development economics; subsequently I also received a masters in public health. I worked on public health issues in developing countires for more than two decades. During these times among my focus was studying the... Read More →
My main research interests include ecosystem service valuation using nonmarket valuation approaches, and natural capital accounting.I studied Environmental Economics at Clark University and later became an ORISE Post-doctorate conducting research at EPA-ORD. Prior to joining NOAA... Read More →
Prior to joining NOAA, I worked in both government (USDA-ERS) and academia (UC Berkeley, American University, the Open University, and University of Kent), with a focus on international economics.
