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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.

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Georgetown University Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2026 for Women’s History Month

Join the Georgetown community to help close this gender gap on Wikipedia by increasing the representation of underrepresented groups — in both Wikipedia content and contributors — on topics such as women in politics, women in STEM, and women in the arts.

February 20, 2026

Photo of MDI Director and MDI Postdoc at the front of the room with workshop participants all around the room.

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Spring 2026 MDI Workshops

Each semester, the Massive Data Institute (MDI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University sponsors technical data processing and analysis workshops to provide Georgetown…

January 29, 2026

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MDI Fall 2025 Research Showcase: Learning Across New Trails

By: Bhumika Nebhnani, MPP ’27, Fall 2025 MDI Communications & Events Assistant On December 10, 2025, the Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown University hosted its Fall 2025 Research…

December 24, 2025