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Big ideas, big impact: Georgetown students advance 35 data-driven policy solutions
The Massive Data Institute (MDI) Scholars program is an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to work with faculty and researchers on cutting…
December 12, 2022
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Misinformation lost in the 2022 midterms: What was different?
The lead up to the 2022 Midterm Elections was fraught with discussions about misinformation, conspiracy theories and the role social media companies play in limiting the spread…
December 5, 2022
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The unpredictability of life outcomes
This fall, the McCourt School’s Massive Data Institute (MDI) launched its Distinguished Lecture Series to bring leading scholars from around the world to Georgetown University…
November 18, 2022
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No more cheap dates: Kara Swisher on the value exchange of personal data
The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program hosted Frank McCourt (C’75), founder of Project Liberty, the McCourt Institute and founding donor of the Georgetown…
November 9, 2022
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Rising the ranks: An Army officer’s journey from McCourt to the Pentagon
McCourt School: What motivated you to enlist in the U.S. Army? Kevin Marks (MPM’23): I grew up in a small suburb outside of Chicago, IL, in an environment where most of my…
November 6, 2022
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McCourt community explores the collision of technology, art, ideas and impact
McCourt School students, faculty and staff joined the McCourt Institute , Project Liberty and several other partner organizations for Unfinished Live , an immersive four-day…
October 19, 2022
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Justice for the next generation: Find out what drives our 2022-2023 Whittington Scholar
The Whittington Scholarship is a prestigious award given to a McCourt student who excels academically and displays a strong commitment to serving their community. Founded in, …
October 18, 2022
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Preventing crisis from becoming catastrophe: How DOD protects the homeland
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s National Defense Policy Initiative (NDPI) hosted Juliette Kayyem , Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security at the Harvard Kennedy…
October 11, 2022
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McCourt’s 2022 Newmark Scholars represent the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force
Alekhya Chaparala (MPP’24) Kory Hasenoehrl (MPP’23) Austin Henderson (MPM’23) Kristen Soderlund (MPP’24) Gabrielle Topacio (MPP)…
October 3, 2022
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Meet the 2022 McCourt Scholars
Sumin Lee (MPM'23)Born in South Korea and raised in Canada, Sumin Lee (MPM'23) spent the last seven years serving in the Canadian government on issues related to health and…
September 26, 2022