University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Microbiology & ImmunologyThe Access Lab
Jonathan P Schroeder · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Jonathan P. Schroeder's lab focuses on enhancing access to vast population data to better understand health and demographic changes. By utilizing advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical methods, the lab creates resources that support researchers in analyzing important health disparities and trends across different communities. Their work is crucial for developing effective public health strategies and ensuring equitable health outcomes.
population dynamicshealth disparitiesgeographic information systemscensus datadata accessibilityepidemiologyspatiotemporal analysispublic health researchsocial determinants of health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Enhance the NHGIS by adding new census datasets to broaden research opportunities.
AIM 02Improve analysis resources to help researchers navigate unreliable data from the 2020 census.
AIM 03Extend geographic crosswalks and time series to cover more years and subjects.
AIM 04Facilitate easier access to NHGIS data via an Application Programming Interface (API).
AIM 05Strengthen community engagement through training and support for early-career scholars.
Skills the Lab Values
data managementGIS mappingstatistical analysisprogramming in Pythondata visualizationmetadata creationAPI developmentcensus data analysisresearch outreach
Output against the department
Publications32bottom 6% of dept.459th of 486
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Citations333bottom 3% of dept.472nd of 486
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