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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MDI Scholars Spring 2022 Research Showcase
Earlier this month, MDI Scholars presented their research projects to faculty, classmates, and community members during the first in-person MDI Scholars Research Showcase. The MDI Scholars…
May 17, 2022
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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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