MSMicah Sparks
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Mapping · Citizen Science

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Scorpion Hot Spots

Community mapping of reported scorpion activity.

Role
Founder / Product Developer
Timeline
2024 — Present
Scorpion Hot Spots interactive heat map of reported activity

Overview

Business outcome
Operational data from a service business was turned into a public product that generates inbound demand.

An educational mapping application that helps homeowners, buyers, and real estate professionals understand reported scorpion activity through historical GPS data and community reports.

A blend of mapping technology, citizen science, public information, and product development, extending field data from Scorpion Sweepers into a community product.

What I built & contributed

  • Product concept and information design
  • Interactive mapping and geographic activity visualization
  • Community submission flows
  • Educational resources and property awareness content

Key outcomes

  • Turns proprietary field data into a public information resource
  • Combines citizen science with location data for homebuyers and agents