We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Fall 2021 cohort of the MDI Scholars Program, a program designed to increase participation in interdisciplinary public policy research…
On March 18, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer joined a discussion on the state of education in numbers with USAFacts data analyst Olivia Martin and Nora Gordon, economist and McCourt…
Scholars at the McCourt School’s Massive Data Institute leveraged big data research on timely topics, like online misinformation and gun violence, to advance evidence-based policy solutions. The McCourt School’s…
From COVID-19 to Black Lives Matter, McCourt researcher Lisa Singh discovers substance in bits of information. Being on social media can feel like falling down a rabbit hole into a…
This post looks at the opinions of Twitter users surrounding the first Presidential Debate. We look at content containing at least one debate hashtag, shared immediately before, during, and after…
This election cycle, the topic of misinformation and its impact is top of mind for many voters. Play Youtube Video At a virtual event, hosted by McCourt’s…
Government programs and systems keep detailed records of eligibility and other participant information in order to provide benefits, track budgets, comply with laws, and assess program outcomes. Individuals who…
This post originally appeared on Brookings.edu on July 23, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of Washington, D.C.
