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The Decennial Census Digitization and Linkage project – Katie R. Genadek

During January’s Linkage Seminar, Amy O’Hara was joined by the US Census Bureau’s Katie R. Genadek to discuss the Decennial Census Digitization and Linkage project ).…

January 31, 2022

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McCourt alumna returns to the Hilltop as Associate Director of the Massive Data Institute

Anjelika Deogirikar Grossman (MPP‘14) brings nearly two decades of expertise in public policy, organizational management and research from the private and public.…

January 30, 2022

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McCourt School’s Massive Data Institute receives $3.2M grant from the Bezos Earth Fund

Funding will support MDI in the development of an innovative data collaborative, serving communities most at risk of racial and environmental.…

December 6, 2021

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A Federal Government Privacy-Preserving Technology Demonstration

In 2017, the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking reported that administrative data should be used to inform evidence-based policy. …

June 29, 2021

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Building a More Diverse Donor Coalition

In a new policy brief on Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program, Georgetown University Professor Brian McCabe and Stony Brook University Professor Jennifer Heerwig report on…

December 6, 2020

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Presidential Debate Candidate Stance Analysis

This post looks at the opinions of Twitter users surrounding the first Presidential Debate of the 2020 election between Biden and.…

October 8, 2020

Discovery & Impact
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Misinformation and the Impact of Social Media in Elections

This election cycle, the topic of misinformation and its impact is top of mind for many.…

September 24, 2020

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Who is missing from administrative data?

Government programs and systems keep detailed records of eligibility and other participant information in order to provide benefits, track budgets, comply with laws, and assess…

August 6, 2020

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What will it cost to save Washington, D.C.’s renters from COVID-19 eviction?

This post originally appeared on Brookings.edu on July 23, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of…

July 27, 2020

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Using Administrative Data for Economic Stimulus

The coronavirus pandemic is causing economic damage the US has not seen in a generation, and the aftershocks of the health, economic, and social crisis will undoubtedly be felt…

July 21, 2020