Brandon Merrell
@brandonmerrell
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Professor at @UArkansas using data science to improve public health, global development, and national security. Formerly @GeorgiaTech, @Yale, & @UCSanDiego.
Little Rock, AR
Joined July 2009
Cormac McCarthy, often called America's greatest modern author, passed away today and even if you never read any of his books, here's something you should know: For the first 27 years of his writing career, hardly anyone noticed. None of his books sold over 5,000 copies.
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"I wish I could get [X] data from [Y Federal Agency] broken down by [race/ ethnicity/ sexual orientation / gender/ disability status/ veteran status/ small area geography/ etc] so I can [Z]" Have you ever had that thought? If so, please tell us about it:
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The enhancements to financial aid announced today are meant to ensure that students "flourish on our campus," says President Eisgruber. https://t.co/sINDiW5slG (via @washingtonpost)
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Princeton University expands financial aid for the poor, the middle class and even many of the affluent. It's sweeter deal for the select few who can get in.
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