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!
NYC June DataDive Capacity Read More »
Guest post from DataKind Bangalore
Exploring Open Data to Support Primary Education in India Read More »
Reflections from DataKind Founder and Executive Director Jake Porway
DataKind 2018: Looking Ahead Read More »
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.
DataDiving with DataKind Singapore Read More »
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.
Improving College Success Through Predictive Modeling Read More »
Three “Data for Good” Lessons from DataKind San Francisco’s Volunteer Day with Lava Mae
The Role of Dignity in Social Change Read More »
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!
Get Involved – Monthly Roundup of Data4Good Jobs & Events Read More »
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.
New Resource for Data Scientists Working to Improve Traffic Safety Read More »
Can government partner with hackers to deliver better services? The National Day of Civic Hacking answered with a resounding yes! In support of this day, last September, we teamed up with the Office of the D.C. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and Code for DC, to help tackle …
DataKind DC Works with Local Government to Improve City Services Read More »
