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U-M Researchers Train Tech Tool to Find Relationship Clues from Written Conversations

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New research from the University of Michigan and Nokia Bell Labs has used crowdsourcing and a tech tool to detect how these characteristics are expressed in everyday language and how they shape social dynamics. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. wealthy or deprived). state-level Reddit comments). . state-level Reddit comments).

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ISeeChange and NASA Launch Citizen Science App

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Communities in Harlem, New Orleans, and Los Angeles will pilot investigations that document environmental change and enhance climate research. “We’ve made something utterly unique–a way to combine stories and CO2 data that puts communities in charge of their own climate records,” said Drapkin. Community Investigations.

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How To Organize A Brand Hackathon (And Why) – Interview With Betabrand’s Chris Lindland

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From its Model Citizen photo campaign to its Disco Open Source Project to its ThinkTank Community Idea Factory, Betabrand has built its brand around customer engagement. . “Betabrand is perfect because we have such an open, experimental approach to branding,” says Lindland.

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A Social Network For Genetics Research: Can It Help Isolate Parkinson’s Genes?

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According to the 23andMe site focused on Parkinson’s research efforts, “Over 6,500 people with Parkinson’s have come together to form what is now the largest Parkinson’s community for genetic research in the world.” ” The goal is to reach 10,000 participants, a much broader pool for genetic research.