#  24013 The Geography of the Opioid Epidemic 

 



 **Project Description:**

 This project will produce an exploratory analysis of spatial data related to the opioid epidemic in the United States. The goal is to establish a basis for subsequent research that aims to disentangle the drivers of opioid-related mortality and to inform policymakers with actionable insights.

 **Tasks and Responsibilities:**

 Data collection. Data wrangling. Data analysis. Data visualization.

 **Minimum Qualifications:**

- Experience with GIS, spatial data
- Advanced Python/R programming

 **Term of Project:** May – Dec 2024

 **Mentor:**

 Alexander Hohl, The University of Utah