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 research and improve public policy decision making.
MDI works with researchers in government, academia, and industry to solve societal-scale problems using novel and traditional large-scale data sources. MDI’s strategic partnerships promote community and innovation across the health, social, computer, and data sciences.
Advancing Research
The Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy serves to advance research for faculty at Georgetown and beyond.
How MDI is Advancing Research
Shaping the Policy Conversation
In addition to cutting-edge technical research, the Massive Data Institute seeks to impact the policy conversation through partnerships with government and research projects focused on the most pressing public policy issues.
How MDI is Shaping The Policy Conversation
Improving Data-Driven Policy Making
At the McCourt School of Public Policy, we believe that the power of data to serve society can only be fully realized if the public is convinced that their information is being used in an ethical and an appropriate manner.
How MDI is Improving Data-Driven Policy Making
Resources and Training
At the MDI, we believe in providing educational and training opportunities to students, researchers, staff, faculty, and practitioners on issues related to data governance, data linkage, and census data products.
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Connecting Computer Science Undergraduates to Data Science and Public Policy
Lisa Singh, MDI Director and Professor of Computer Science, was awarded a $443K grant by the National Science Foundation to run a research experience for undergraduate students on Georgetown’s…
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Green Space ChallengeFeb. 1
- 12:00 am
- Online
Faculty MDI Tea TimeFeb. 3
- 3:00 pm
- Massive Data Institute, 37th and O Streets, NW, Washington, D.C., 20057
CJDC Datafest Launch WebinarFeb. 6
- 2:00 pm
- online
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MDI works with researchers in government, academia, and industry to solve societal-scale problems using novel and traditional large-scale data sources. MDI’s strategic partnerships promote community and innovation across the health, social, computer, and data sciences.
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