Analytics

IBM, NASA Will Use AI to Improve Climate Change Research

The research will use IBM’s artificial intelligence technology and NASA’s Earth and geospatial science data for easier and faster research.

  • By Kirsten Errick

How a Social Worker Became the Defense Logistics Agency's First Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Under her leadership the agency is ‘just starting’ to really understand what it means to apply data as a strategic asset.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Better Data Would Help Federal Response to Missing Indigenous Women, Watchdog Says

The Government Accountability Office recommends improving database access and management, as well as better communication, to help resolve cases of missing and murdered Native American and Alaskan women.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

How AI and Data Can Increase Resilience in the New Era of the Pandemic 

While we can’t stop crises from happening, we can find ways to use data to anticipate impact and help with recovery.

  • By Suzette Kent and Mark Herrington

Artificial Intelligence is Good at Less Exciting Military Roles Too

Maintenance is critical in the military, and this is a good example of how AI can be used right now to help improve operations.

  • By John Breeden II

Data Science Education Lacks a Much-Needed Focus on Ethics

Undergraduate students need to learn the responsible use of data science as well as the nuts and bolts.

  • By Jeffrey C. Oliver and Torbet McNeil, The Conversation

'Noisy' Data Can Worsen Credit Inequality

“We’re working with data that’s flawed for all sorts of historical reasons,” a researcher said.

  • By Edmund L. Andrews, Futurity

California Lawmakers Call for NOAA-Led Research Testbeds to Study and Stop Wildfires

The legislation would commit $15 million to such a pursuit in fiscal 2022.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How FAA’s Latest Challenge Looped in Data Newbies

In addition to creating new visualizations about national airspace, the agency encouraged employees who don’t work with data or in IT to give its tools a spin.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Agencies Are Making ‘Uneven’ Progress Meeting Evidence Act Mandates, GAO Says

Many federal managers reported having the necessary staff, skills and tools to collect and analyze performance data, but the results varied widely across government.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Coast Guard Deploys COVID-19 Data Visualization Tools to Manage Workforce, Operational Readiness

The suite of tools is developed and run by big data company Palantir.

  • By Aaron Boyd

NASA Turns to Edge Computing to Protect ISS Astronauts from Contamination

A microbiologist said the emerging technology will be vital to the space agency’s future exploration.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Firm Offers Tips on Eliminating Bias and Other Risks When Deploying Analytics Models

Government leaders are “appropriately” wary of implementing models they don’t understand, a senior expert explained.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Avoid These 5 Common Data Pitfalls to Maximize the Impact of an Analytics Program 

Leveraging data is incredibly hard.

  • By Michael Stonebraker
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Feds Offer Tips to Better Leverage Agency Data

Making better use of agency data is not as simple as flipping a switch.

  • By Frank Konkel

HHS Puts Up $80M to Increase Number and Diversity of Health IT Workforce

The four-year effort will focus on improving data collection—especially around race and ethnicity—and training a more diverse health informatics and technology workforce.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Bringing Tech Innovation to Wildfires: 4 Recommendations for Smarter Firefighting as Megafires Menace the U.S.

Managing the threat can start with better coordination and leveraging of technology for detecting and tracking the fires that matter.

  • By Natasha Stavros, The Conversation

Addressing the DOD ‘Disconnected Data’ Battlefield Challenge

Modern-day commanders do not suffer from an information vacuum.

  • By Col. Wade Johnston

Tweets Fuel Super Accurate Morning Traffic Prediction

Simple personal tweets like “Had a blast at the Pirates game!” or “This fender bender ahead is going to make me late,” can actually provide crucial information.

  • By Carnegie Mellon University, Futurity

IRS Develops Digital Dashboard to Predict Dates When Contracts Will Be Put In Place

It’s one part of a larger initiative in the IRS Procurement Office to promote data-driven decision-making.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Democrats Question Justice Department on Use of Predictive Policing Algorithms

They also called for more comprehensive checks on the use of such technologies.

  • By Brandi Vincent