Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation

The Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation is a small non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a team of four employees. The center is dedicated to tackling community challenges through data science. They specialize in designing and implementing data-driven solutions, working closely with local community organizations. The process begins with the organizations identifying data sources and potential solutions, collaborating with the center's team to brainstorm and refine ideas. The center then develops practical, rapid prototypes that are tested and refined based on community feedback. A key differentiator for the Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation is its community-centric approach. By involving local organizations in every stage of the process, the center ensures that solutions are tailored to the specific needs and priorities of the communities they serve. This collaborative model emphasizes practical, actionable outcomes that can make a tangible difference. For more information about the Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation and its work, visit their website at gspia.pitt.edu/centersandinstitutes/centers/centerforanalyticalapproachestosocialinnovation.