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Call for Applications: Fall 2021 MDI Scholars
\r\n\r\nMDI Scholars are expected to work approximately 10 hours per week and will be paid hourly. MDI Scholars will not only gain valuable research skills, but they will…
April 14, 2021
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Discusses the State of Education in Numbers with Policy and Data Experts
At a virtual event hosted by the McCourt School of Public Policy, the Massive Data Institute, and USAFacts.org, policy professionals gathered to discuss key findings from a…
March 26, 2021
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Massive Data Institute Scholars Showcase Research Bridging Big Data and Public Policy
The McCourt School’s Massive Data Institute Scholar program, also known as the MDI Scholars, is designed to increase interdisciplinary public policy research and engage…
January 23, 2021
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Building a More Diverse Donor Coalition
In 2015, voters in Seattle approved the Democracy Voucher program to transform the way municipal elections are funded. The program provides four vouchers to every eligible…
December 16, 2020
- Discovery & Impact
Mining Social Media to Analyze Change
Being on social media can feel like falling down a rabbit hole into a complex and confusing world. Lisa Singh, research professor in McCourt’s Massive Data Institute (MDI) and…
November 20, 2020
- Research
Presidential Debate Candidate Stance Analysis
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,…
October 8, 2020
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Misinformation and the Impact of Social Media in Elections
At a virtual event, hosted by McCourt’s Massive Data Institute and the Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) , several experts with backgrounds in media,…
September 24, 2020
- Research
Who is missing from administrative data?
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…
August 6, 2020
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What will it cost to save Washington, D.C.’s renters from COVID-19 eviction?
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of Washington, D.C. Nearly 35% of District households reported some loss…
July 27, 2020