Data Center Narrative

STUDY BASICS

Do you live or spend significant amounts of time near a data center in construction or operation? Would you like to participate in a research study by telling your story? The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to learn more about how the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers affects the environments in which individuals live, stay, and play.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to qualitatively document, through oral-history interviews, how the construction and operation of AI data centers affect the health, environment, and daily lives of people in nearby communities.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Individuals who live, work, or believe that they spend significant time near the construction/operation sites of data centers.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves a short (no more than 30-minute) interview about your lived experiences.