Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, University of Chicago

The paths to deeply decarbonizing local, national and regional economies requires innovations in a wide range of areas. Sustainable materials design, discovery, and implementation, as well as highly interdisciplinary social justice work, is critically needed—but are at early stages. On April 3, join us as we host Daniel Kammen, the James and Katherine Lau Distinguished Professor of Sustainability at the University of California, Berkeley, former U.S. Department of State Science Envoy, and former Chief Technical Specialist for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at The World Bank. He will discuss the challenges and advancements in the science and policy of a just energy transition. This event is co-hosted by the Mansueto Institute. Learn more + register to attend in-person: https://lnkd.in/gtrTUSh8 Register to attend online: https://lnkd.in/gPaV9kvw

Christopher Berry, William J. and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor at Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago and director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, University of Chicago, will take on the role of Civic Leadership Academy faculty director, housed in the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. CLA provides leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to drive effective civic and political reform. “The Civic Leadership Academy is a cherished institution at the university, and indeed throughout Chicago,” Berry said. “CLA is one of the most direct ways that the University of Chicago serves and engages its community, and it has never been more necessary. The impact of the program is evident in both the enthusiasm of its alumni and their accomplishments. I am thrilled and honored to continue the work begun by Will and Sadia and to bring the Mansueto Institute as a partner in this most important endeavor.”

Application review for the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation's Local Data Journalism Initiative begins today. This initiative brings together Chicagoland journalists and UChicago data science students for a summer. By the end of the summer, journalists will receive completed data analyses and engaging visualizations. This program empowers journalists to do what they do best: investigate leads, build relationships with sources, and tell powerful, impactful stories — knowing that the data and results they’re reporting have been rigorously analyzed and validated. Chicagoland journalists and UChicago students, learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ecrQ9gwq

Last Monday, Tiffany S., Urban Leader in Residence at the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at University of Chicago, presented “'Community Intelligence' in Policy Development and Research.” Smith shared learnings from her professional history in the housing world, which includes Heartland Next, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and NCST (National Community Stabilization Trust) among many other roles. Smith encouraged those working in urban spaces to be mindful of the contexts within communities they look to do work. Community intelligence, to her, includes cultural literacy, emotional intelligence, and cultural intelligence - three critical factors to consider in the context of community history and trauma. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gUmNFwya Mansueto Urban Innovation Colloquiums are academic talks by university faculty that run on select Mondays throughout the quarter. To learn more and register, visit events.uchicago.edu.

This Monday, Nicole Marwell, Professor and Faculty Director, Master’s Program in Social Sector Leadership, University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, presented “Mismeasuring Impact: How Randomized Controlled Trials Threaten the Nonprofit Sector.” Marwell shared findings from her forthcoming co-authored book that explains why today’s nonprofit sector probably shouldn’t conduct randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs–despite being widely embraced as the “gold standard” for nonprofit evaluation.   Mansueto Urban Innovation Colloquiums are academic talks by university faculty that run on select Mondays throughout the quarter. To learn more and register, visit events.uchicago.edu.  

Through the Mansueto Institute's Local Data Journalism Initiative, Chicago-area journalists & University of Chicago data science students will come together for eight weeks this summer to collaborate on ambitious storytelling. Applications are currently open, and review will begin on February 17. 📝 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTS484F6

The Kreisman Initiative for Housing Law and Policy is announcing an inaugural policy challenge! This competition asks a team of University of Chicago graduate and undergraduate students to propose creative ways to address Chicago’s critical shortage of affordable rental housing. Participants will develop a proposal for creating 126,125 affordable rental homes in Chicago in the next 3-5 years. The winning team will receive $5,000 and the opportunity to present at the Kreisman Initiative's yearly symposium. To register, visit tinyurl.com/kihc2025. More information will be provided at the information session Friday, January 10. #uchicago #grad #undergrad #housing #policy #challenge #publicpolicy #affordablehousing #proposal #academia #chicago

We're excited to announce the launch of #StopWatch, a data-driven project that examines the changes in bus service across Chicago following the COVID-19 pandemic. It features an interactive platform that enables riders to compare bus service across different neighborhoods. As part of the 2024 Local Data Journalism Initiative, StopWatch is a collaboration between Chicago Tribune reporter Sarah Freishtat and University of Chicago's Regina Isabel Medina Rosales, Austin Steinhart and Joseph De Leon. ➡️ Learn more about the project and explore the data: https://lnkd.in/ejai5Wev ➡️ Read the Chicago Tribune article: https://lnkd.in/eDQT8vgf

The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation wishes all a happy and healthy holiday season.

🚨 Application review for the Mansueto Institute's Post-Doctoral Fellowship begins today! 🚨 Visit the link below to apply for this one-year program. Institute fellows enjoy the freedom to pursue research and projects, a discretionary budget, interdisciplinary career development, mentorship and support, and full access to the university's scholarly community and resources. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. https://lnkd.in/eGPvMwAs #postdoc #urbanism #job #academia #cities #fellowship #uchicago #application #research #university