July 21, 2014
Looking for some quick facts about women in the workforce? Here are a few of the top stats you should know:
- Women make up 47% of the U.S. labor force, and 59% of the college-educated, entry-level workforce.
Data
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Data-Driven Innovation Project explores the rapid advancements happening in the digital economy as well as the inventive use of data for good. The promise of bigger and better data is a future of greater opportunity and growth. The Foundation is conducting research activities and a series of events around the country in order to highlight this potential.
We encourage you to read the blog posts and research reports here to gain a full understanding of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's work on data-driven innovation.
Be sure to read our in-depth report, The Future of Data-Driven Innovation.
July 17, 2014
Pro golfers are teeing it up at the British Open this week. Will any of them be focused on how data can help them win?
July 10, 2014
Data tools once reserved for large companies are now cheaper and easier to use, and that's a great thing for small businesses.
July 9, 2014
A new article in City Journal suggests that data scientists will be asked to interpret what they've discovered and pass along the meaning.
July 8, 2014
In a radio appearance, author Patrick Tucker argues that we're entering an age when data can be used to predict nearly everything we do, and that it's time to take control.
July 8, 2014
Accessing FDA datasets used to be a slog. Now it's easier, due to an innovative new OpenData initiative.
July 2, 2014
Data-driven research and innovation is helping improve clinical trials, and by consequence, human life
June 27, 2014
There’s a clear appetite by fans and teams for more data, and it can only lead to a greater understanding of the sports we love.
June 26, 2014
Big Data is just a tool—it can be used for good or ill. Big Data itself is not the enemy.
June 23, 2014
The human body is a data-making machine. From our genetic code to our eating and sleeping habits, everything about us generates troves of information.