Amidst the Trump administration's anti-trans actions, a hackathon at Harvard focused on preserving vital public health data endangered by federal policy changes. Participants gathered to learn techniques for identifying at-risk data and ensuring its archiving. This event underscored a commitment to protect research on gender identity and diversity, reflecting broader concerns regarding the ongoing removal of critical language and information from government websites. With a sense of urgency, the community aimed to prevent data erasure by backing up key studies that could face political threats.
On Pi Day, volunteers gathered at Harvard and online for a hackathon focused on preserving public health data targeted by the Trump administration, reflecting a growing concern for marginalized issues.
The hackathon aimed to rescue data that’s crucial for public health research, especially regarding gender identity, amidst fears that anti-trans policies would erase important studies.
Participants learned to identify and store at-risk information, emphasizing the need to archive data from federal websites to ensure ongoing access and preservation.
The anti-authoritarian spirit was evident throughout the hackathon, highlighting a community commitment to not let the political climate dictate the availability of critical research.
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