The Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy harnesses modern data and computing power to produce cutting edge social science, computer science, and data science research that improves public policy decision making.
Featured Research, News
Humans In the Loop: Building Trust in Elections With Bipartisan Messaging
By: Thessalia Merivaki, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor & Associate Research Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy & the Massive Data Institute While many state and local…
December 4, 2025
Events, News
Event — MDI Scholars Research Showcase Fall 2025
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Massive Data Institute of the McCourt School of Public Policy will host the MDI Scholars Research Showcase Fall 2025. MDI Scholars will present their research in…
November 3, 2025
Job Posting, News
MDI is Hiring: Spring 2026 MDI Scholars
We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Spring 2026 cohort of the MDI Scholars Program. For full consideration, the priority deadline is Friday December 12, 2025 at 12 noon…
October 31, 2025
MDI Scholars Research Showcase Fall 2025Dec. 10
