Laha Seminar on Data Justice

I would like to cordially invite you all to our next Laha Seminar on Data Justice! Please share widely with your networks.

Registration link: https://eastwestcenter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i_M9fnOfSoyCKtOdP6z5eQ#/registration

Abstract: This presentation will explore the critical role of quantitative research design in addressing structural racism, data biases, and algorithmic biases. The presentation will focus on formulation of the research questions and data collection. The session will highlight key considerations in designing research that is both rigorous and socially conscious, ensuring that algorithms and statistical models are used in ways that promote equity. Through research examples, attendees will gain insights into developing research frameworks that actively contribute to quantitative research aimed at amplifying the narratives of minority populations.

Speaker Bio: Dr. K. Kanoho Hosoda, resides in Waimānalo and is an assistant professor and director of the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. She advocates for Indigenous knowledge in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) and has experience as a Native Hawaiian science educator across K-8, federal agencies, and higher education. Her research focuses on developing quantitative measures to advance mentorship, inclusion, and persistence of Indigenous peoples in STEMM. Dr. Hosoda is committed to fostering a paradigm shift towards Indigenous success in science.

The Laha Seminar Webinar Series is co-hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, the Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center, and the NSF ALL-SPICE INCLUDES Alliance. The purpose of the series is to share ideas around Data Justice with a general audience across the Pacific and the United States. This webinar will be recorded.