GovEx Data Points

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Ep. 16 - What is Data Science? - GovEx Data Points

Posted September 23, 2016 • 00:23:57

A phrase often used in our field without much clarity is "data science." This week we try to demystify some buzzwords and explain data science through...

Ep. 15 - Seattle's Plan for Openness - GovEx Data Points

Posted September 1, 2016 • 00:28:03

Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the US and has long been known for being data-savvy due its association with companies like Amazon and...

Ep. 14 - Using Data to Curb Gun Violence - GovEx Data Points

Posted August 26, 2016 • 00:28:45

Gun violence is an issue that plagues many major cities in the US. It is a complex and politically fraught issue, with a variety of causes and strategies...

Ep. 13 - Shining Light on Data - GovEx Data Points

Posted August 18, 2016 • 00:25:52

The concepts of sunshine laws and open government have grown in prominence around the US in recent years. However, governments often have difficulty...

Ep. 12 - Eating Your Open Data Vegetables - GovEx Data Points

Posted August 8, 2016 • 00:26:06

A lot of US cities are just getting started with open data, but Philadelphia has been in the data game for awhile. Philly's open data program has released...