TIDE 1022 Computational Thinking for Work and Play
Fall 14
9/29/2014
Dr. Julie Hernandez
Geeks will 'CTRL + S' the world? Smartphones and GIS mapping for
Public Health programmes
This presentation will look at how
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and electronic data collection,
using anything from Android apps to text messages, are currently used
throughout the developing world to strengthen public health programs.
Dr. Hernandez works on the development of these tools to support
HIV/AIDS, immunization, and maternal health interventions in Cote
d'oire, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo, will introduce
these user-iendly technologies and explain how they provide public
health workers and programmes around the world with stronger routine and
strategic information. She will details their applications in the field
for on-going Tulane projects and help the students practice with some of
these tools on their own computers and cell phones.
About the speaker:
Dr. Hernandez is a Research Assistant Professor with the Payson Center
for International Development. She is also the Technical Director for
two CDC / PEPFAR funded projects in Côd'oire and the Democratic
Republic of Congo, as well as a technical consultant on several Family
Planning and Maternal Health projects in Panama, Mali and the D.R.
Congo. A native French speaker, she has taught International Development
and Public Health courses in Europe, Africa and Latin America. Her areas
of expertise include Geographic Information System, community
development and participatory planning, capacity building programs, and
Monitoring and Evaluation. She completed her PhD on "Civic Engagement in
post-Katrina New Orleans" and currently researches and develops
open-source GIS Data Collection tools and protocols to strengthen Health
Information Systems in the Developing World.
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