Civic Data Science

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  Declining civic participation, particularly in voting and volunteering, has raised concerns about democratic engagement and social trust in the U.S. Civic Pulse Analytics, a nonprofit research firm, partners with local governments and advocacy groups to analyze civic behaviors and develop targeted engagement strategies.

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  The U.S. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), intended to support sustainable farming and soil conservation, is struggling to meet its goals amid declining farmer participation and outdated targeting strategies. AgriPulse Analytics, a nonprofit research group focused on sustainable agriculture policy, provides data-driven insights to inform federal conservation program improvements. Learners will work with USDA Agricultural Census data accessed via an ArcGIS Feature Service, analyzing land use patterns and conservation enrollment across U.S. counties.

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  Urban wildlife management faces challenges balancing ecological health with human interaction in public parks. The Central Park Conservancy oversees the care and study of New York City's Central Park, including its diverse animal populations.

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  Motor vehicle fatalities have sharply increased in New York, raising urgent concerns about traffic safety and public health in the transportation industry.

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  Urban forestry plays a critical role in improving city livability and combating climate change within the environmental management industry.

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  Food insecurity remains a pressing social issue within urban public health and community development sectors. Philadelphia-based nonprofits and government agencies are collaborating to address youth hunger and improve access to nutritious foods across the city.

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  Childcare accessibility and affordability remain critical issues within the early childhood education and social services sectors. The Pittsburgh Foundation plays a vital role in supporting community initiatives to improve childcare resources and outcomes in the region.

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  This scenario focuses on crime data analysis within the public safety and law enforcement industry. The FBI, through its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, collects nationwide crime statistics to support crime monitoring and policy decisions

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  The scenario focuses on the challenge of managing dilapidated and abandoned properties, which pose risks to community safety and strain city resources within the urban housing and municipal services industry

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  In today’s data-driven world, the ability to analyze and interpret data is an essential skill across industries—from healthcare to finance to public policy. However, many high school and community college students face barriers to engaging with data science, including limited access to mentors, uncertainty in developing research questions, and challenges in working with datasets. DataJam was created to bridge this gap, fostering data literacy and critical thinking through real-world problem-solving. To enhance this experience, the Virtual DataJam Helper introduces AI-powered mentors, such as ChatGPT, to guide students through the research process. This tool supports learners in refining their hypotheses, identifying relevant datasets, and navigating data exploration. By embedding responsible data science principles, this initiative empowers students to ask meaningful questions, work with functional data, and develop confidence in using AI tools—preparing them for further education and careers in an increasingly data-centric world.

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  https://www.truthinaccounting.org/news/detail/falling-revenue-soaring-costs-threaten-pittsburghs-financial-future?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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  Affordable housing remains a critical issue in Pittsburgh, with initiatives focused on creating funding solutions and tracking housing stability.

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  Vacant and tax-delinquent properties pose challenges for Pittsburgh neighborhoods, complicated by outdated ownership records.

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