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kate2022-08-11T17:27:49-05:00

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Equity of Court Interventions to Reduce Involvement with the Criminal Justice System

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Equity of Court Interventions to Reduce Involvement with the Criminal Justice System

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU
kate2022-08-09T13:42:54-05:00

Supporting Proactive Outreach to People at Risk of Behavioral Health Crises

Supporting Proactive Outreach to People at Risk of Behavioral Health Crises

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU, Health
kate2022-08-04T12:06:09-05:00

Improving Patient Care in the ER through Diagnosis Coding of Medical Notes

Improving Patient Care in the ER through Diagnosis Coding of Medical Notes

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU, Health
kate2022-07-15T14:06:09-05:00

Improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s Service through Better Call Routing

Improving the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s Service through Better Call Routing

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU, Health
kate2022-08-04T12:06:44-05:00

Improving Community Safety and Economic Well-being by Remediating Buildings with Roof Damage in Baltimore

Improving Community Safety and Economic Well-being by Remediating Buildings with Roof Damage in Baltimore

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU
kate2022-07-20T10:23:11-05:00

Reducing the Risk of Homelessness through Prioritized Distribution of Rental Assistance Resources

Reducing the Risk of Homelessness through Prioritized Distribution of Rental Assistance Resources

2022 Projects, DSSG CMU, Social Services
rayid2019-08-08T11:14:12-05:00

Reducing response times to citizen legal questions across Africa

Reducing response times to citizen legal questions across Africa

2019 Projects, Economic Development, International Development
rayid2020-08-16T16:18:35-05:00

Data-driven prioritisation of independent fostering agency inspections

Data-driven prioritisation of independent fostering agency inspections

2019 Projects, Social Services
rayid2020-08-16T16:20:03-05:00

Improving outcomes for rough sleepers in the UK

Improving outcomes for rough sleepers in the UK

2019 Projects, Social Services
rayid2019-08-08T11:08:39-05:00

Reducing Corruption in Public Procurement Processes

Reducing Corruption in Public Procurement Processes

2019 Projects, Economic Development, Government Transparency
rayid2019-08-08T11:09:37-05:00

Increasing the Efficiency of Creating meta-reviews in Biomedical Research

Increasing the Efficiency of Creating meta-reviews in Biomedical Research

2019 Projects, Health
rayid2019-08-08T11:10:38-05:00

Understanding and Reducing Inequities in Transporation in the West Midlands

Understanding and Reducing Inequities in Transporation in the West Midlands

2019 Projects, Transportation
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:03-05:00

Improving Outcomes for Repeat/Frequent 911 Callers to Emergency Services

Improving Outcomes for Repeat/Frequent 911 Callers to Emergency Services

2019 Projects, Health, Social Services
rayid2019-08-08T11:13:34-05:00

Increasing the efficiency of heart function assessment and diagnosis through echocardiography

Increasing the efficiency of heart function assessment and diagnosis through echocardiography

2019 Projects, Health
rayid2019-08-08T11:14:41-05:00

Quantifying traffic dynamics to better estimate and reduce air pollution exposure in London

Quantifying traffic dynamics to better estimate and reduce air pollution exposure in London

2019 Projects, Environment, Transportation
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:14-05:00

Matching jobseekers with interventions to improve employment outcomes in Portugal

Matching jobseekers with interventions to improve employment outcomes in Portugal

2019 Projects, Economic Development, Social Services
rayid2019-07-09T06:14:12-05:00

Increasing compliance with MMR Vaccinations in Croatia

Increasing compliance with MMR Vaccinations in Croatia

DSSG Europe
rayid2020-08-16T16:19:42-05:00

Predicting long-term unemployment in Portugal

Predicting long-term unemployment in Portugal

2018 Projects, DSSG Europe, Social Services
rayid2020-12-09T15:23:46-06:00

Improving Tourism Diffusion in Tuscany

Improving Tourism Diffusion in Tuscany

DSSG Europe
rayid2018-08-14T05:40:16-05:00

Predicting road accidents on highways in the Netherlands

Predicting road accidents on highways in the Netherlands

DSSG Europe
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:22-05:00

Proactive Outreach to Reduce Harassment of NYC Rental Housing Tenants

Proactive Outreach to Reduce Harassment of NYC Rental Housing Tenants

2018 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Social Services
rayid2020-08-12T21:38:45-05:00

Identifying Factors Driving School Dropout and Improving the Impact of Social Programs in El Salvador

Identifying Factors Driving School Dropout and Improving the Impact of Social Programs in El Salvador

2018 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2020-08-12T21:37:10-05:00

Improving Traffic Safety Through Video Analysis

Improving Traffic Safety Through Video Analysis

2018 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Public Safety, Transportation
rayid2020-08-12T21:34:39-05:00

Reducing Recidivism and Improving Outcomes for People with Complex Health Needs

Reducing Recidivism and Improving Outcomes for People with Complex Health Needs

2018 Projects, Criminal Justice, DSSG Chicago, Health
rayid2020-08-12T21:31:18-05:00

Supporting Proactive Diabetes Screenings to Improve Health Outcomes

Supporting Proactive Diabetes Screenings to Improve Health Outcomes

2018 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health
rayid2020-08-12T21:12:18-05:00

Improving Workplace Safety through Proactive Inspections

Improving Workplace Safety through Proactive Inspections

2018 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Workplace Safety
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:40-05:00

Identifying rooftop usage in Rotterdam

Identifying rooftop usage in Rotterdam

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T14:47:19-06:00

Improving incident response in the Netherlands

Improving incident response in the Netherlands

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T14:55:40-06:00

Predicting risk of long-term unemployment

Predicting risk of long-term unemployment

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T15:00:44-06:00

Sustainable Tourism in Tuscany

Sustainable Tourism in Tuscany

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T15:08:46-06:00

Developing a Fishing Risk Framework from Satellites and Ocean Data

Developing a Fishing Risk Framework from Satellites and Ocean Data

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T15:13:07-06:00

Matchmaking between patients and doctors in a large healthcare network

Matchmaking between patients and doctors in a large healthcare network

2017 Projects, DSSG Europe
rayid2018-12-20T15:16:38-06:00

Preventing Juvenile Interactions with the Criminal Justice System

Preventing Juvenile Interactions with the Criminal Justice System

2016 Projects, Criminal Justice, DSSG Chicago
rayid2018-12-20T15:21:09-06:00

Identifying Frequent Users of Multiple Public Systems for More Effective Assistance

Identifying Frequent Users of Multiple Public Systems for More Effective Assistance

2016 Projects, Criminal Justice, DSSG Chicago
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:45-05:00

Optimizing the Quality and Delivery of City Emergency Medical Services

Optimizing the Quality and Delivery of City Emergency Medical Services

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Public Safety
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:45-05:00

Building a Deeper Police Early Intervention System

Building a Deeper Police Early Intervention System

2016 Projects, Criminal Justice, DSSG Chicago, Public Safety
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:46-05:00

Predictive Enforcement of Pollution and Hazardous Waste Violations in New York State

Predictive Enforcement of Pollution and Hazardous Waste Violations in New York State

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Environment
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:47-05:00

Predicting Students That Will Struggle Academically by Third Grade

Predicting Students That Will Struggle Academically by Third Grade

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:48-05:00

Expanding Our Early Intervention System for Adverse Police Interactions

Expanding Our Early Intervention System for Adverse Police Interactions

2016 Projects, Criminal Justice, DSSG Chicago, Public Safety
rayid2020-10-28T13:54:32-05:00

Enhancing the Distribution of Social Services in Mexico

Enhancing the Distribution of Social Services in Mexico

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Social Services
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:38-05:00

Improving Government Response to Citizen Requests Online

Improving Government Response to Citizen Requests Online

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Government Transparency, Social Services
rayid2020-08-12T20:18:15-05:00

Early Warning System for Water Infrastructure Problems

Early Warning System for Water Infrastructure Problems

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Infrastructure
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:52-05:00

Identifying and Influencing Students at Risk of Not Finishing High School

Identifying and Influencing Students at Risk of Not Finishing High School

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:53-05:00

Optimizing Waste Collection From Portable Sanitation in Kenya

Optimizing Waste Collection From Portable Sanitation in Kenya

2016 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health, International Development
rayid2022-01-19T12:04:43-06:00
Early Intervention System for Adverse Police Interactions
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Early Intervention System for Adverse Police Interactions

Early Intervention System for Adverse Police Interactions

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Featured, Public Safety
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:08-05:00
Student Enrollment Prediction for Budget Allocation
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Student Enrollment Prediction for Budget Allocation

Student Enrollment Prediction for Budget Allocation

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:21-05:00

Targeted Approach to Returning Vacant Land To Productive Use

Targeted Approach to Returning Vacant Land To Productive Use

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development
rayid2020-08-12T21:04:49-05:00
Predictive Analytics to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
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Predictive Analytics to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children

Predictive Analytics to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Featured, Health
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:03-05:00
Identifying Fraud & Collusion in International Development Projects
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Identifying Fraud & Collusion in International Development Projects

Identifying Fraud & Collusion in International Development Projects

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, International Development
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:04-05:00
Improving Local Labor Market Matching Using High Frequency Resume and Jobs Data
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Improving Local Labor Market Matching Using High Frequency Resume and Jobs Data

Improving Local Labor Market Matching Using High Frequency Resume and Jobs Data

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development
rayid2020-08-16T16:19:42-05:00
Predicting and Reducing Adverse Birth Outcomes
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Predicting and Reducing Adverse Birth Outcomes

Predicting and Reducing Adverse Birth Outcomes

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health, Social Services
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:22-05:00
Using Electronic Medical Records data to Prevent Cardiac Arrests (Code Blue)
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Using Electronic Medical Records data to Prevent Cardiac Arrests (Code Blue)

Using Electronic Medical Records data to Prevent Cardiac Arrests (Code Blue)

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Featured, Health
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:10-05:00
Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates in Mexico
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Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates in Mexico

Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates in Mexico

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Featured, Health
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:45-05:00
Proactive Blight Reduction and Neighborhood Revitalization
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Proactive Blight Reduction and Neighborhood Revitalization

Proactive Blight Reduction and Neighborhood Revitalization

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development, Featured, Social Services
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:06-05:00
Predictive Enforcement of Pollution and Hazardous Waste Violations
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Predictive Enforcement of Pollution and Hazardous Waste Violations

Predictive Enforcement of Pollution and Hazardous Waste Violations

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Energy, Environment
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:57-05:00
Tracing Policy Ideas From Lobbyists Through State Legislatures
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Tracing Policy Ideas From Lobbyists Through State Legislatures

Tracing Policy Ideas From Lobbyists Through State Legislatures

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Government Transparency
rayid2017-06-12T15:57:10-05:00
Getting Students into College
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Getting Students into College

Getting Students into College

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:16-05:00
Text Analysis of Government Spending Bills
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Text Analysis of Government Spending Bills

Text Analysis of Government Spending Bills

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Government Transparency
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:19-05:00
Targeting the Uninsured for Health Insurance Enrollment
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Targeting the Uninsured for Health Insurance Enrollment

Targeting the Uninsured for Health Insurance Enrollment

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health
rayid2017-06-12T15:57:56-05:00
Measuring disaster damage with tweets
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Measuring disaster damage with tweets

Measuring disaster damage with tweets

2013 Projects, Disaster Relief, DSSG Chicago
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:21-05:00
Smarter crowdsourcing for crisis maps
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Smarter crowdsourcing for crisis maps

Smarter crowdsourcing for crisis maps

2013 Projects, Disaster Relief, DSSG Chicago
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:56-05:00
Identifying Skills Gaps to Reduce Unemployment
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Identifying Skills Gaps to Reduce Unemployment

Identifying Skills Gaps to Reduce Unemployment

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development
rayid2018-05-12T14:09:55-05:00
Tracking the Impact of Early Childhood Health Programs
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Tracking the Impact of Early Childhood Health Programs

Tracking the Impact of Early Childhood Health Programs

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health
rayid2017-06-12T15:58:34-05:00
The Giving Graph – Grassroots philanthropy meets social networks
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The Giving Graph – Grassroots philanthropy meets social networks

The Giving Graph – Grassroots philanthropy meets social networks

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Philanthropy
rayid2017-06-12T15:59:16-05:00
Predicting Building Energy Savings
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Predicting Building Energy Savings

Predicting Building Energy Savings

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Energy
rayid2023-02-15T11:44:00-06:00
Increasing Graduation Rates and Improving College Readiness for High School Students
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Increasing Graduation Rates and Improving College Readiness for High School Students

Increasing Graduation Rates and Improving College Readiness for High School Students

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:24-05:00
Simulating better bus service
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Simulating better bus service

Simulating better bus service

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Transportation
rayid2017-06-12T16:00:16-05:00
Predicting when Divvy bike share stations will be empty or full
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Predicting when Divvy bike share stations will be empty or full

Predicting when Divvy bike share stations will be empty or full

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Transportation
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:51-05:00
Predictive Analytics for Smarter City Services
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Predictive Analytics for Smarter City Services

Predictive Analytics for Smarter City Services

2013 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development, Social Services
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:09-05:00
Using Sensor Data to Inform and Evaluate Environmental Initiatives
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Using Sensor Data to Inform and Evaluate Environmental Initiatives

Using Sensor Data to Inform and Evaluate Environmental Initiatives

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Environment
rayid2020-08-16T16:21:58-05:00
Measuring the Effectiveness of Interventions on Improving Outcomes for Homeless Individuals
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Interventions on Improving Outcomes for Homeless Individuals

Measuring the Effectiveness of Interventions on Improving Outcomes for Homeless Individuals

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Social Services
rayid2020-08-16T16:22:08-05:00
Improving Social Services Interactions
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Improving Social Services Interactions

Improving Social Services Interactions

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health, Social Services
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:13-05:00
Targeted Urban Investments to Improve Future Economic Outcomes
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Targeted Urban Investments to Improve Future Economic Outcomes

Targeted Urban Investments to Improve Future Economic Outcomes

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Economic Development
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:14-05:00
Predicting Success in Mother-Child Interventions
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Predicting Success in Mother-Child Interventions

Predicting Success in Mother-Child Interventions

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Health
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:15-05:00
Building Open Source Tools to Analyze Smart Meter Data
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Building Open Source Tools to Analyze Smart Meter Data

Building Open Source Tools to Analyze Smart Meter Data

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Energy
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:17-05:00
Prediction & Identification of Collusion in International Development Projects
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Prediction & Identification of Collusion in International Development Projects

Prediction & Identification of Collusion in International Development Projects

2014 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Featured, International Development
rayid2020-08-16T16:19:42-05:00
Improving Long-Term Financial Soundness by Identifying Causes of Home Abandonment in Mexico
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Improving Long-Term Financial Soundness by Identifying Causes of Home Abandonment in Mexico

Improving Long-Term Financial Soundness by Identifying Causes of Home Abandonment in Mexico

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, International Development, Social Services
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:00-05:00
Data-Driven Digital Engagement for Environmental Causes
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Data-Driven Digital Engagement for Environmental Causes

Data-Driven Digital Engagement for Environmental Causes

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Energy, Environment
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:02-05:00
Predicting College Persistence among High School Students
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Predicting College Persistence among High School Students

Predicting College Persistence among High School Students

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:03-05:00
Identifying High School Students Who May Not Graduate on Time
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Identifying High School Students Who May Not Graduate on Time

Identifying High School Students Who May Not Graduate on Time

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago, Education
rayid2018-05-12T14:10:06-05:00
Identifying New Opportunities for Food Bank Donation from Food Service Retail
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Identifying New Opportunities for Food Bank Donation from Food Service Retail

Identifying New Opportunities for Food Bank Donation from Food Service Retail

2015 Projects, DSSG Chicago

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