Richard Hendra

Director of the MDRC Center for Data Insights

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

A great opportunity to upgrade your analytical skills. Coleridge has the best analytics training out there as far as I’ve seen.

[ColeridgeInitiative @Coleridge4Data]

Don't miss your chance to enhance your data literacy and technical skills through one of our upcoming short courses!

➡️ Advanced Data Visualization - October 18 - November 15
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[Route Fifty @routefifty]

COMMENTARY | For governments, AI success depends on understanding residents’ needs and on the thoughtful handling of their data.
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[Nick Hart, PhD @NickRHart]

@mdrc @MDRC_News @hendr239 Rick: "There is no quick way to get to data capacity...you need to learn by doing" #datalive

[Nick Hart, PhD @NickRHart]

@mdrc @MDRC_News @hendr239 Rick: Our experience with the TANF data collaborative is very positive. "These barriers can be overcome"

[Nick Hart, PhD @NickRHart]

@mdrc Rick: Our basic formula is not rocket science:

[Nick Hart, PhD @NickRHart]

Rick Hendra from @MDRC: #EvidenceAct is key part of changing landscape for data capacity today #datalive

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

Experts said child care was going off a cliff, reports Ann Schimke @ChalkbeatCO. Colorado officials say not exactly. https://t.co/Nq2OpKO83D

[Dave Guarino @allafarce]

Everyone's talking about the AI executive order.

I'm not sure everyone realizes there are EXPLICIT portions related to public benefits!

For example, re: SNAP — look at all these specifics that the Sec of Ag will put out IN 180 days!

[MDRC Center for Data Insights @CDI_MDRC]

The #TANF Data Collaborative: An Innovative Approach to Increasing #DataAnalytics Capacity. Learn more 🔗https://t.co/DzFHIgOvAa

TDI/TDC Project Funder: @OPRE_ACF @OFA_ACF. Partners: @CDI_MDRC @Chapin_Hall @Coleridge4Data & @AISP_Penn

[MDRC Center for Data Insights @CDI_MDRC]

New podcast!!! Alissa Stover and Ahmed Whitt discuss our Center’s partnership with @ceoworks on the importance of capturing participant voices that represent a fuller spectrum of program experiences.

[MDRC Center for Data Insights @CDI_MDRC]

Impact analysis does not need to be a multiyear affair. In Lean Impact, @annmei shows how the social sector can adopt methods that have propelled rapid innovation in the private sector.

https://t.co/0o2lMbrMb0

[Kristen Hunter @stats_hunter]

Top functions used in our PUMP #rstats package, which calculates power for RCTs, built with @LMiratrix @keporter_ca @ZarniHtet13 and @CDI_MDRC. Thanks @nrennie35 for the fun tutorial! Find PUMP on CRAN and github https://t.co/TTYYhNzjXB.

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

@socio_steve @TheOmniZaddy Great point —yes. It definitely affects the composition of the sample seeking treatment. An implication,therefore, is that programs should recalibrate based on economic conditions and not operate on auto pilot.

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

@socio_steve @TheOmniZaddy Sorry for the late reply. I have not kept up with this literature but my general sense is that these programs (e.g training and placement programs) tend to have larger impacts in weak economies due to weaker counterfactuals.

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

@MDRC_News Brit Henderson and Edith Yang presenting at #2022APPAM Saturday on @CDI_MDRC's Ethical Framework for Data Science

[NCDP @columbia_ncdp]

@hendr239 is starting the @NDEMExpo off with a presentation on Machine Learning and Disaster Management. He is discussing how emergency managers can prepare for and respond to disasters. #AI

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

As climate related disasters increase in frequency and severity, excited to speak at NDEM this morning about how machine learning can help emergency managers prepare for and respond to disasters

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

Not the technology or advanced methods but rather…

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

What are the three ingredients of successful data projects?

People, perseverance, and project scoping, writes @edith_yang @CDI_MDRC https://t.co/iWWrRDLm8C

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

It’s not about the systems —it’s about collaboration and setting up teams for success.

[MDRC Center for Data Insights @CDI_MDRC]

But what about investments in data infrastructure? 💰 In 21st century data systems?

"The age of a data system had an almost inverse relationship with the data use score . . . " 2/4

[Richard Hendra @hendr239]

For those interested in increasing success rates for data initiatives I recommend this book by ⁦@AJAlgmin⁩ Very insightful and a good audiobook! So much of it resonated and I like the ‘can do’ energy. https://t.co/omvfX139SV