Discipline: Computer Sciences and Information Management
Subcategory: Computer Science & Information Systems
Session: 4
Room: Virginia B
Adam Swanier - Jackson State University
Co-Author(s): Dr. Cheryl Seals
Water security is becoming an ever-increasing need as the global population increases and thus, so does the strain on this finite natural resource. One issue related to unsustainable resource management is the lack of public knowledge. This project was designed as a means of reaching a wide audience with the focus of raising water security awareness. Utilizing Twitter as a medium for a decision-based game, participants decide the most sustainable uses for their region?s water. Before starting and after finishing the game, participants are asked to partake in surveys which when analyzed will determine if there is greater understanding on this topic.
Funder Acknowledgement(s): NSF
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cheryl Seals, seals.cd@auburn.edu
Role: Design of Research Project, Creation of Surveys and Decision-based game, Analysis of Results