OI’s Fall ’24 newsletter is out! In this issue: ▶️ Media coverage on the human stories behind the trends in economic mobility ▶️ How two local communities are putting data from the Opportunity Atlas into action ▶️ A recap of our 3rd annual Conference on Economic Mobility ▶️ A 1-year look-back at how a new set of partnerships are supporting local leaders to use tools like the Opportunity Atlas ▶️ Ways OI’s social capital research is informing new approaches and resources for practitioners ▶️ And more… 😊 https://lnkd.in/gQrZ4A4d
Opportunity Insights
Research Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts 8,787 followers
Our mission is to develop scalable policy solutions that will empower families throughout the United States to rise out
About us
Opportunity Insights is a new non-partisan, not-for-profit, research and policy institute focused on improving economic opportunity and founded by leading economists Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathaniel Hendren. Opportunity Insights’ research on economic mobility harnesses the power of big data to document both the decline of the American Dream and potential solutions to revive it. Its central mission is to develop scalable policy solutions that empower families throughout the United States to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes. Formerly the Equality of Opportunity Project, our research partnership is focused on understanding the hidden forces influencing the achievement of upward mobility. Leveraging big data to explore some of the most enduring beliefs about American society, we have released research on how children’s neighborhoods shape their future economic success and data on every college and university in America’s role in helping students move up the income ladder. In addition, we have convened the Collegiate Leaders in Increasing MoBility (CLIMB) initiative – a partnership with higher education institutions representing over 2.5 million students across the country – and, most recently, released research with the US Census Bureau on the impact of race on a child’s economic prospects.
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http://www.opportunityinsights.org
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- 11-50 employees
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- Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- 2018
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Our partners at Darkhorse Analytics have played a pivotal role in making the evidence on economic mobility come to life through tools like the Opportunity Atlas and Social Capital Atlas. In the new year (January 14-15), they will host a virtual and free workshop intended to help researchers and policy/program leaders craft impactful visualization. Applications to participate are due December 17th!
Are you a principal investigator, NGO leader, or researcher seeking to enhance the reach and impact of your research or message? Enroll in our complimentary two-day intensive workshop to gain access to the data visualization methodologies employed in renowned projects such as the Opportunity Atlas, Climate Vulnerability Index, and AIDSVu. Upon completion, you will acquire a proven strategy to transform your insights into impactful visualizations that resonate with your target audience. Register now to unlock the power of data communication for your research: https://hubs.la/Q02ZX2tf0
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📅 Aspiring predocs, don’t forget to apply by October 7th! The deadline is approaching to apply for Opportunity Insights predoctoral #research fellowship positions that begin summer 2025. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHrsSQx
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📣 Calling community leaders working in policy or programming focused on economic mobility 📣 If you have questions about navigating the Opportunity Atlas, or understanding and applying data for your community, you can now reserve time to connect directly with OI's Research Translation team. We look forward to connecting with you and supporting you to put the data into action. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ed6Q-gFf
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Our Summer ‘24 newsletter is out! In this issue: ▶ Building an 'opportunity economy' – Prof. Chetty authors a The New York Times op-ed describing what OI’s research says about how to create one ▶ New data for local decision makers in the Opportunity Atlas + OI’s latest research on Changing Opportunity ▶ New office hours for policy and program leaders to talk with our team ▶ New resource to bridge economic and social divides from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences ▶ and more! https://lnkd.in/gjjp5abb
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Raj Chetty writes about the importance of an "opportunity economy" as a unifying goal nationwide and how we can build and support one in The New York Times today. "But equality of opportunity is not just about fairness; it’s also about increasing economic growth and innovation. By giving everyone a chance to succeed, we better harness our talents to fill critical work force shortages, make new discoveries and start new businesses." 🔗 Full article: https://shorturl.at/nTAlU
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Curious about the Opportunity Insights #predoc fellowship? Join our informational webinar this week, Wed Sep 18 at 3pm EST, to find out more! We are accepting applications through Oct 7. https://lnkd.in/gdkuKNsh
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We are hiring several full-time predoctoral #research fellows to start in summer 2025. If you are considering a PhD, interested in #bigdata, #economic #opportnity, or #mobility scholarship, a #predoc fellowship at @OppInsights could be a great next step. Applications are due October 7th. ▶ Applicants do not need to be an Economics majors (though interest in and some experience with the field is helpful) ▶ Successful candidates have come from a variety of backgrounds (including from undergraduate and graduate programs, industry jobs, and other research assistant positions) ▶ Past candidates have come into the predoc program with a range of skill levels and experience with coding Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHrsSQx Sign-up for our informational webinar: 🗓️Wednesday, September 18 🕑 3:00 PM EST 🔗 to register: https://lnkd.in/gdkuKNsh If you have questions, please reach out to us at hiring@opportunityinsights.org
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On Nov 21-22, we will host our 3rd annual conference on economic opportunity. Opening remarks from Raj Chetty and a keynote from Henrik Kleven on optimal policy and taxation when the goal is equality of opportunity! Submit papers by 9/18. https://shorturl.at/8jZfx
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Coming up today! I'll be moderating the conversation on new Opportunity Insights research on 14 years of changes in intergenerational mobility. Still time to register ⏰
The changing landscape of economic opportunity by race and class in America: New data and policy implications | Brookings
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