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Local opioid mapping convening creates collaboration
Advocates shared mapping strategies for the opioid epidemic and explained how this is being used for education and response efforts.
As Technologists, It’s Time That We Upgrade The Ethics Of Our Work
What must we do to ensure that different technologies produce benefits for humanity that are accessible to all while minimizing their risks?
Open Educational Resources can address concerns of the teacher strike
OER— materials that are free to download, modify, and use— should be a central pillar of the current requests in education.
Designing for Health
How do we leverage technology to transform the medical care system to one that promotes health and well-being?
Rethinking teaching and learning with OER
The education field is slowly starting to recognize OER as a viable option for instructional materials.
What makes a public interest venture?
Reflections on a year spent investigating the business models that underpin our public interest technology landscape.
The Politics Behind Bad User Experiences
Bad user experience represents more than an inconvenience— it can be harmful.
Creating awareness and action through mapping
Eight months ago when the Opioid Mapping Initiative started, a rare few governments were mapping data.
Local Governments Mapping EMS Overdoses
Data transparency allows local governments to address current problems in their community.
What Happens When You Bring Discovery Sprints to Public Interest Organizations
A discovery sprint is an efficient way for organizations to tackle specific problems and surface new ideas.
The Power of Prescription Drop-offs
A new national map for prescription drop-off days shows why drop-offs are so important in the first place.
What We Mean When We Talk about “Civic Tech”
We wanted answers. We decided to go out and find them.
A Detailed Plan for the $6 Billion Allocated to Fighting the Opioid Crisis
In order to effectively spend the $6 billion allocated to fighting the opioid epidemic, we need a thorough plan.