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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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Event — MDI Scholars Research Showcase Spring 2026

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Massive Data Institute of the McCourt School of Public Policy will host the MDI Scholars Research Showcase Spring 2026. MDI Scholars will present their research in…

April 23, 2026

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Event – Datathon for Democracy: Data In Action — Massive Data Institute, Bright Initiative, and IBM

Join the McCourt School of Public Policy’s Massive Data Institute (MDI), Bright Data Initiative by Bright Data, and IBM, for an exclusive one-day Datathon for Democracy on March 29th. We will…

March 2, 2026

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MDI is Hiring: Summer 2026 MDI Scholars

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Summer 2026 cohort of the MDI Scholars Program. For full consideration, the priority deadline is Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern.…

February 27, 2026