GovEx Data Points

GovEx Data Points


Latest Episodes

Data Points Podcast Episode 42 – Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellowships
October 10, 2017

If you’re interested in pursuing an advanced degree in public health, this is the podcast for you! The Bloomberg American Health Initiative is an unprecedented investment to tackle health threats in the US.

Data Points Podcast Episode 41 – Integrated Data Systems
October 10, 2017

Linking data from one place or system to another is often key to putting data to use. But few people understand what it takes to integrate and combine data in a useful way. Enter the integrated data system. In this episode,

Data Points Podcast Episode 40 – Neighborhood Indicators and City Outcomes
October 10, 2017

It’s common knowledge that cities are made up of individual neighborhoods. But thinking about data at the neighborhood level is difficult. Often data is not granular enough to get to the neighborhood level and sometimes we can’t even clearly define dif...

Ep. 39 - Weapons of Math Destruction - GovEx Data Points
August 11, 2017

Algorithms are complicated. Yet they are used all the time in our daily lives, including by governments, to perform basic functions. From determining what web page advertisements we see to timing traffic lights,

Data Points Podcast Episode 39 – Weapons of Math Destruction
August 10, 2017

Algorithms are complicated. Yet they are used all the time in our daily lives, including by governments, to perform basic functions. From determining what web page advertisements we see to timing traffic lights,

Data Points Podcast Episode 38 – Analog Hacking in Louisville
June 28, 2017

Organizing a hackathon is common concept for the civic tech movement. Bringing people together to solve a problem in a short period of time creates urgency, community, and a sense of shared purpose using data. However,

Data Points Podcast Episode 37 – Maps and More
June 14, 2017

Maps are everywhere throughout our lives. Whether using Google Maps, Yelp, riding the bus, or hiking at a national park, maps can turn data into easily consumable and useful information. However, making and using maps also comes with pitfalls that savv...

Data Points Podcast Episode 36 – Water and Data in California
June 01, 2017

Nothing is more critical to people’s lives than water. Local governments across the US usually do such a good job of providing safe, clean water that it’s often overlooked. However, recent high profile incidents in Flint, MI (lead),

Data Points Podcast Episode 35 – Improving with Transportation Data
May 17, 2017

Transportation is a key issue for many governments. From transit planning to roads and bridges and autonomous vehicles, transportation affects all residents of communities in one way or another. Using data has long been a critical piece of transportati...

Ep. 34 - Compared to Jackson - GovEx Data Points
April 05, 2017

Comparing budget data is no easy task for cities. Categories aren't standardized, budget cycles often don't align, and each city funds its priorities differently according to the governmental structure, age, and size among other factors. However,