Tag: DSSG2019

• Natural Language Processing for Peer Support in Online Mental Health Communities

  

  Project leads: Tim Althoff, Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington; and Dave Atkins, Research Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Data science lead: Valentina Staneva DSSG fellows: Shweta Chopra, David Nathan Lang, Kelly McMeekin Project Summary: Everyone encounters challenges in life – whether that includes stress from school or work or more significant problems…

• Understanding Congestion Pricing, Travel Behavior, and Price Sensitivity

  

  Project lead: Mark Hallenbeck, Director, Washington State Transportation Center, University of Washington Data science lead: Vaughn Iverson DSSG fellows: Shirley Leung, Cory McCartan, Christopher (CJ) Robinson, Kiana Roshan Zamir Project Summary: Traffic congestion is a worldwide issue with environmental, health, and economic impacts.  We cannot build our way out of it. Funding is limited and land for building new roads…

• Developing an Algorithmic Equity Toolkit with Government, Advocates, and Community Partners

  

  Project lead: Mike Katell, PhD Candidate, UW Information School Data science lead: Bernease Herman Faculty Advisor: Peaks Krafft, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute Community Engagement Lead: Meg Young, PhD Candidate, University of Washington Information School DSSG fellows: Corinne Bintz, Vivian Guetler, Daniella Raz, Aaron Tam Project Summary: In partnership with ACLU of Washington, fellows will create an Algorithmic Equity…

• ADUniverse: Evaluating the Feasibility of (Affordable) Accessory Dwelling Units in Seattle

  

  Project leads: Rick Mohler, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Washington; and Nick Welch, Senior Planner, City of Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development Data science lead: Joseph Hellerstein DSSG fellows: Emily A. Finchum-Mason, Yuanhao Niu, Adrian Mikelangelo Tullock, Anagha Uppal Project Summary: Seattle has the nation’s seventh most expensive housing market and third-largest homeless population despite…