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Accelerating the Use of Data for Equality
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. by Claudia Juech, Nikita Japra Feb....
Foundation announces 3-year grant partnership with Urban Institute
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and we are continuing to work...
New report highlights how innovations in data, AI and publishing are advancing science
Photo by Chokniti Khongchum from Pexels By Deborah O’Neil Open science, data sharing, artificial intelligence, and digital-first publishing are rapidly transforming scientific research and discovery. Last fall, the National Academies...
April 4, 1973: Accessible tools for computer users with visual impairments
An audio-based system made it possible for people with visual impairments to use computers. “Bureau Caters Only to Blind DP Users” published in Computerworld Volume 7, Issue 14 on April...
Jan. 24, 1973: Computer optimizations reduce waste in furniture manufacturing
An optical scanner combined with a minicomputer enabled furniture companies to cut more usable wood from each plank. “Mini Plots Furniture Part Cutting” published in Computerworld Volume 7, Issue 4...
A data-driven pursuit of education that works for all
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and we are continuing to work...
June 26, 1968: Town attempts punch-card ballots and computer tabulation in 1968 elections
The town of Arlington, MA attempted to bring computers into their election process. A bug in a computer program for vote tabulation resulted in a return to hand counting. “Town...
Ready to set up a data collaboration among nonprofits? Here are six keys toward success
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. by Claudia Juech, Nikita Japra Nov....
AI4All building a community of diverse leaders to influence AI in positive direction
https://vimeo.com/454868621 BOSTON- Artificial intelligence is everywhere – in offices, homes, hospitals, and online stores — just ask your phone, and Siri or Alexa will agree. But as the artificial intelligence...
Foundation awards COVID-19 response funds for data modeling, clinical protocols, mobile tools
BOSTON – The Patrick J. McGovern has committed $8.6 million to support health system and solidarity responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $3 million has been awarded to date...