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Recap: The Inaugural Machine Eatable
Last week, with DataKind and Civic Hall, we launched Machine Eatable, a monthly lunch conversation featuring an unpanel with local experts on social good and data science. Our first event spotlighted...
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A Civic Tech Database: Civic Graph
When our technology and civic engagement team moved to New York City, we knew we had to do something different. Something special. Our main mission was to bring the world of civic tech to the...
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DataKind Recaps Machine Eatable: Interrogating Algorithms
This post was originally published on DataKind by Sara-Jayne Terp, Data Scientist at Thoughtworks. In October, I attended the first-ever Machine Eatable, a new lunchtime series by DataKind and...
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Congratulations to the Microsoft New York Community Organization Grant...
On October 26, in celebration of Microsoft’s first flagship Microsoft Store opening in New York City, we were excited to make another huge announcement. In keeping with our mission to support our local...
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Women Startup Challenge Takes on New York
Women are leading more startups than ever before in history — but women-led startups only receive 7% of investor money. Women Who Tech wants to change that. The Women Startup Challenge, launched this...
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Responsible User of Open Data: Government and the Private Sector (November 19...
New York University’s Information Law Institute and Department of Media, Culture and Communication and the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology, are holding a conference on Responsible User of Open...
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Honoring Veterans Every Day
Every November, we pause for a day to honor our veterans who have served overseas and returned home to us. After a day filled with parades, ceremonies, and banquets, it can be hard to remember that our...
View ArticleRecap: Machine Eatable with Mimi Onuoha
Lunch, listen, and learn with us! Our new monthly lunch series, Machine Eatable, kicked off last October and we’re already having a blast. Held at Civic Hall with our partner DataKind, we’re excited to...
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Celebrating The Hour of Code with Minecraft
The Hour of Code is here! To kick off another Computer Science Education Week (December 7 — 11), we’re excited to join Code.org for the Hour of Code. The quick and easy program teaches anyone to code...
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You Can Make It Here
Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to take part in the selection committee for New York’s Next Top Makers (NYNTM), gaining a deep understanding of a number of innovative businesses vying to...
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Celebrating #GivingTuesday with 92Y & Blackbaud to empower nonprofits
I’m amazed by the generosity of people during the holiday season. Earlier this week, I was fortunate to help kick off #GivingTuesday. Along with our partners 92Y and Blackbaud, we rang the Nasdaq...
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Congratulations to the 2015 NYC BigApps Winners!
Last night, NYC EDC announced the 2015 NYC BigApps Winners in an award ceremony that honored innovation, creativity, and dedication to technology in New York City. The competition, now in its seventh...
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Welcoming Computer Science Education Week 2015 and the Hour of Code
We believe that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. As our world becomes more enveloped in technology, there’s no doubt that STEM education is a...
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#CSEdWeek: Taking Computer Science Education Beyond School — Sande Chen,...
As part of our commitment to education, we’re thrilled to be celebrating Computer Science Education Week. This year, we have teamed up with Playcrafting, an organization that utilizes gaming through...
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#CSEdWeek: Taking Computer Science Education Beyond School — Kurt Bieg,...
As part of our commitment to education, we’re thrilled to be celebrating Computer Science Education Week. This year, we have teamed up with Playcrafting, an organization that utilizes gaming through...
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As part of our commitment to education, we’re thrilled to be celebrating Computer Science Education Week. This year, we have teamed up with Playcrafting, an organization that utilizes gaming through...
View ArticleRecap: Machine Eatable with Mitul Desai and Anoush Tatevossian
Every month, we meet with some of the top local leaders in data science for Machine Eatable, a Friday afternoon lunch and “unpanel” where we discuss hot topics in data, providing local solutions, and...
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Recap — Looking Back at Computer Science Education Week 2015 and the Hour of...
This year, we joined millions of educators and students worldwide in the annual Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), a week-long celebration of awareness and education worldwide. Throughout the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Philanthropies: Empowerment Begins with Inclusion
Today we’re announcing an expanded commitment to our corporate philanthropy around the world with a broader ambition and a new organization within the company, Microsoft Philanthropies, to make this...
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Community Spotlight: We Connect the Dots, Inc.
This past October, we excitedly opened up our first flagship Microsoft Store in Manhattan. To celebrate this moment, we announced local grants to help community organizations leverage technology for...
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