Max Roser
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Building the world’s first great source of COVID-19 data at Our World in Data | Max Roser (2021)
Founded by Max Rosa at Oxford University, the non-profit Our World in Data evolved from a small academic team into a global pandemic resource that outperformed major health institutions through its accessible visualizations of fragmented data. The organization operates with a hybrid staff of researchers and developers funded by unrestricted donations, creating vital databases for vaccination rates and energy statistics that serve as the primary reference for media outlets and policymakers worldwide. Despite facing challenges regarding funding for infrastructure and accusations of bias, the project continues to expand its scope into mental health and conflict studies while advocating for reforms that value public data tools within the traditional academic system.