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Using Satellite Imagery to Generate Awareness and Funds for Refugees

At a 2017 DataDive presented by USA for UNHCR, #GivingTuesday and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a team of DataKind volunteers led by Evelyn Lang, Ravin Pierre, and Friederike Schüür worked alongside Rita Ko and Franck Mujyanama of USA for UNHCR to see how emerging technologies like data science and newly available data sources might be leveraged to help the organization raise awareness and showcase the refugee experience to inspire more donors to give.

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NYC June DataDive Capacity

We’re thrilled to be hosting a DataDive June 22 to 24 where we will be partnering with three mission-driven organizations working to promote healthy environments and resilient communities. Because we may have a full house this weekend, please continue to check this blog for the latest updates on event capacity if you are local and planning to attend!

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Bringing Data Science and Education Expertise together to Advance Student Success in Dallas County

Image courtesy of The Commit Partnership

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Exploring Open Data to Support Primary Education in India

Guest post from DataKind Bangalore

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DataKind 2018: Looking Ahead

Reflections from DataKind Founder and Executive Director Jake Porway

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DataDiving with DataKind Singapore

DataKind Singapore hosted another DataDive this April, gathering around 70 volunteers for a weekend of analyzing data to help three phenomenal organizations advance their missions. Learn more about the work achieved in support of the Community Justice Centre, Law Society Pro Bono Services and Effective Altruism.

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Improving College Success Through Predictive Modeling

Build a predictive model using John Jay’s data to identify students who are at risk of dropping out, to aid John Jay’s efforts to provide better and more timely support to these students and reduce dropout rates.

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The Role of Dignity in Social Change

Three “Data for Good” Lessons from DataKind San Francisco’s Volunteer Day with Lava Mae

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Get Involved – Monthly Roundup of Data4Good Jobs & Events

Eager to flex your data skills for good? Every month, we do a roundup of the latest Data for Good jobs, volunteer opportunities and events from DataKind as well as other organizations around the world!

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New Resource for Data Scientists Working to Improve Traffic Safety

In 2017, DataKind completed a multi-year project in partnership with Microsoft helping the cities of New York, New Orleans and Seattle leverage data science to improve traffic safety and support their local Vision Zero efforts. In New York, we partnered with the NYC Department of Transportation to develop models to estimate traffic volumes on streets across the city and allow city officials to test how different street characteristics impact the number of injuries at specific locations. Check out the video below for an overview of the project.

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