News & Updates
Data to Insight: Bridging the Gap with Data Literacy
We have unprecedented access to data, but what does it mean to be “data literate”? For those of us who arenʻt trained data scientists, how do we navigate, make meaning, and make choices in a “data-guided” way? According to Kendrick Leong, Research and Analysis Lead at Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative, data literacy starts with knowing where to find data and being able to discern if a source is reputable.
Understanding Household Need: Our Data Support Tools & Resources
At the Hawai‘i Data Collaborative, one of our core priorities is improving data accessibility. As our state works to recover from the far-reaching economic impacts of the COVID pandemic, those working to support Hawai‘i's households in need of assistance need access to relevant and timely data now more than ever. Recognizing this need, we have developed a suite of tools and resources that make data more accessible for communities, non-profits, policymakers and other working to support Hawai‘i's households struggling to get by.
Open Access to Hawaii.PolicyMap Renewed for Another Year
We are pleased to announce that open access to Hawaii.PolicyMap will continue to be available for another year, thanks to the generosity of The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Hawai‘i Energy, and Hawai‘i State Department of Health, who have come alongside the Hawai‘i Data Collaborative to sponsor the Hawaii.PolicyMap Enterprise License.
With Help from PolicyMap, Bikeshare Hawaii Tailors Biki Access for Low-Income Residents
You’ve probably seen them: teal blue bicycles that locals and visitors alike have come to count on for quick, easy, and affordable transportation. Launched in 2017 and operated by Bikeshare Hawaii, Biki bikes have become a familiar sight throughout downtown Honolulu, numbering 1,300 bikes at 130 self-serve locations.