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Below, you will find projects I am pursuing that are unrelated to my academic work.
Current projects
Meet ca statutes
Welcome to CA Statutes. I built this website to allow users to describe a charge in plain English and find the statute that governs it, checked against the official source, along with a clear breakdown of the sentence.
disclaimer
This website provides general information only and does NOT constitute legal advice. We are not attorneys. Statutory information is sourced from the California Legislative Information website. Laws and sentencing guidelines are subject to change. Sentencing depends on prior history, case facts, and judicial discretion. Consult a licensed attorney for legal advice.
*Describe a charge function has the ability to understand slang… do your worst*
I am always open to constructive criticism. I value any critiques.
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Dr. Samira Ortiz
Principal Investigator
Urban heat, Field methods, Open data
Ciarán Walsh
Research Assistant
Sensors, Data cleaning, Field logistics
Daniel Okeke
MSc Student
Environmental justice, Interviews, Mapping
Niamh O’Sullivan
PhD Researcher
Water access, Community research, GIS
Amina El-Khoury
Postdoctoral Fellow
Coastal change, Risk, Mixed methods
Visiting Collaborators
Network
Partnerships, Coauthorship, Shared datasets
Funding & Partners
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In collaboration with:
F.A.Q.
Why did you make a website?
Field Notes are working-facing posts—method notes, reflections, and updates written for readability and practical reuse. Publications are formal research outputs (journal articles, reports, and working papers) with citation details and official links.
Can I reuse your datasets, protocols, or templates?
Often, yes. Each resource lists its license and any access conditions. If a dataset is restricted (e.g., sensitive locations or participant privacy), we’ll note how to request access.
How should I cite something from this site?
Use the citation information on the relevant page when available (publication citation, dataset version, or post date).
When in doubt, cite the page title, NotesLab®, the year, and the URL.
How do I collaborate or request access to restricted materials?
Email noteslab@dier.ie with a short description of your project and what you need (e.g., dataset version, intended use, timeline). We typically respond within 3–5 working days.