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Date and Location

May 2, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Wexner 434

Contact

617-495-7813

is a cultural & economic geographer with interests in digital mapping, housing studies, and race & landscape in the US. He currently serves as Assistant Curator of Digital & Participatory Geography at the at the Boston Public Library. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Kentucky.


At this session of Data + Donuts, Ian will present his exploring how spatial data standardization practices shape the design and use of real estate technologies. Focusing on housing in the U.S. real estate industry, Ian asks: how do standards, standardizing practices, and the institutions that enforce those practices affect housing?


Ian's talk will be given in a hybrid format. Register to receive a link to join via Zoom. In-person attendees can join us in Wexner 434. Those without an HUID may enter via the Wexner security desk after showing a photo ID. View a map of campus.


Data + Donuts features researchers and practitioners speaking about how they use data in their work, and on issues of data and society. We welcome those from the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø community and beyond to share knowledge, discussion, and donuts. Explore the full list of past speakers. Video recordings are available upon request.


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Speakers and Presenters

Ian Spangler, Assistant Curator of Digital & Participatory Geography, Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library

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