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Data Science for Everyone: 3 Things to Know

GovLoop

In the current data-driven landscape, business leaders across government need to be involved in using data. They need at least a working knowledge of the tools of data science and the ways data scientists generate their insights. Bradley helped to develop the federal data strategy and related ethics framework.

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A Healthy Dose of Simplification at CDC

GovLoop

Problem statement: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ability to gather and gain insights from public health data was hindered by wide variability in how that data was being managed at the state and local levels. Complicated data reporting was a well-known issue at CDC long before the COVID-19 pandemic developed.

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Finding Funding for Research

Peak Proposals

As a result of this knowledge gap, they don’t know what projects are good prospects for grant funding, where to look for funding, how to interpret funding guidelines, or how to work effectively with resource development staff at their home institution. Know the Funders in Your Field b. Secondary Data Analysis c.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Eight | Civic Engagement and Positive Promotion of Democracy

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Public facing civic assets--libraries, parks, schools, sustainable mobility programs like walking, biking, and transit, Safe Routes to School, public markets, farmers markets, etc.--should It's an interesting book.

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Social Media for Social Good: What role does social media play in creation of and sustainability of social movements? A Social Movement Case Study Examining Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.

Public Policy Blog

The argument is based on the assumption that every person individually acts rationally, but if everyone chooses not to act – in respect to individual costs and benefits – no CA would occur (Olson, 1971). Social Media for Social Good: What role does social media play in creation of and sustainability of social movements?