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Target Malaria
ISEN CIR 3 - 2023/2024
Role
Web developer and Analyst
Duration and Result
6 Month | 16,25/20
Team
6 people
Links
Live site
Podcast
Overview
This collaborative project, lasting six months, aimed to analyze the controversy surrounding the consortium Target Malaria, which specializes in the genetic modification of mosquitoes to combat malaria. Our team of six developed an interactive website that showcases the various aspects of the controversy, the stakeholders involved, as well as the ethical and scientific issues at play. The project also included the creation of a podcast, designed to popularize and deepen discussions around the topic for a broad audience.
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Home Page
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Controversy Map
Goal
Analyzing and communicating the issues of a complex scientific controversy.
The primary objective was to present a balanced analysis of Target Malaria's actions, detailing the benefits and risks associated with using genetic modification of mosquitoes to combat malaria. The approach aimed to:
Inform about the various stakeholders (scientists, governments, NGOs, local communities).
Explore the ethical, environmental, and social issues related to genetic modification.
Propose an intuitive interface for navigating through the different aspects of the controversy, accompanied by a podcast summarizing the debates.
Context
An academic project analyzing controversy.
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Actors Page
This project was conducted as part of our third year at ISEN, serving as a semester project for controversy analysis. The course objective was to understand and communicate complex topics related to science and technology, combining literature research with modern digital tools such as web development and podcast production.
Process and Methodology
From literature research to the design of a website and a podcast.
Research and documentation: We initially explored the controversy by gathering data from scientific articles, reports from international organizations like WHO, and case studies from Burkina Faso. We also collected testimonies from local and international stakeholders to provide a more nuanced analysis.
Website design: The site was designed to guide users through the various aspects of the controversy. An interactive map and dedicated pages for stakeholders (scientists, local communities, NGOs) were developed using technologies such as HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
Podcast production: We created a podcast addressing key topics of the controversy. This podcast included interviews with health experts, helping to demystify the scientific aspects of the project.
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Mosquitoes Page
Challenges Faced and Solutions
Navigating scientific complexity and managing divergent viewpoints.
Complexity of scientific data: Simplifying complex data without losing scientific rigor was a challenge. By collaborating with experts, we maintained a balance between precision and accessibility.
Managing differing opinions: The controversy involved opposing views on scientific, ethical, and environmental aspects. To address this, we structured the website to present various perspectives in a neutral manner.
Results
An interactive website and a podcast to popularize the debates.
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Podcast Page
The final website highlighted the different aspects of the controversy surrounding Target Malaria with an intuitive and interactive interface. The stakeholder map and podcast particularly contributed to a better understanding of the subject. The project received positive feedback with a score of 16.25/20, praising the clarity of the analysis and the technical integration of the site.
Lessons Learned and Skills Gained
Analysis, web development, and scientific communication.
This project allowed me to develop expertise in controversy analysis, as well as technical skills in web development and multimedia content production. I enhanced my abilities in literature research, scientific communication, and project management within a multidisciplinary team, while learning to navigate divergent viewpoints with neutrality and ethics.
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Glossary Page