The Massive Data Institute

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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MDI is Hiring: Fall 2026 MDI Scholars

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of the MDI Scholars Program. For full consideration, the application deadline is Friday July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern.…

July 8, 2026

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2023 – 2026 Multi-Year Recap

Written by Lisa Singh, MDI Director, Sonneborn Chair, and a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and McCourt School of Public Policy What a privilege – 4 years as the Director of the…

June 29, 2026

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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