About the Project:

This a capstone project developed by Team Ahmed for the Spring Semester 2024 (SS24). This web application showcases an interactive map, crafted using Leaflet—a leading open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. The data powering the map is sourced from OpenStreetMap, a collaborative project that creates a free, editable map of the world.The primary focus of this project is to provide an engaging and informative user experience through the interactive map. The map is designed to present content related to Jason Washington Commemoration, offering users detailed insights and visual representations of significant locations and events associated with the commemoration.The project's repository is a collection of the essential files that constitute the application's frontend. It includes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. For those interested in exploring the project's technical details or contributing to its development, all the resources and documentation are available on the project's GitHub repository.

About the Sponsor:

Dr. Patricia Schechter is a Professor of History at Portland State University, specializing in women's history, public history, and transnational history. She has published extensively, including works on Ida B. Wells-Barnett, decolonial historiography, and feminist perspectives. Her current research focuses on labor and community in Pueblonuevo, Spain. Dr. Schechter also engages in digital and public history projects and teaches a variety of courses related to women's history, gender studies, and public history. For more details, visit her PSU profile.