Author Archives: Visceral Admin

This is the third video in our series on the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry and focused on LEO satellites and the digital divide. Find the first and second videos here and here. One potential use for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites is to help bridge the digital divide. This gap between individuals, households, and communities that … Continued

Per George Orwell, “Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” If he were alive today, I would ask Orwell—does he think every generation imagines being more anxious than the one before it, more depressed than the one that … Continued

Higher education financing has faced monumental challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic disruption. State budgets experienced a $22 billion shortfall last year, and higher education funding often ended up on the chopping block. At the same time, postsecondary enrollment declined by almost 3% and institutions faced increased pandemic costs. As policymakers confront … Continued

There is increasing momentum in Congress to expand Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in short-term vocational programs. Advocates argue these programs allow Americans with only a high school education to gain valuable skills and credentials for the workforce in less time than a traditional college degree. Detractors say outcomes differ substantially across programs, and … Continued

As part of an ongoing series of blogs on AI case studies where we introduce examples of real-world machine learning applications and their complexities, we will discuss the foundational tools needed for some machine learning models where information is limited or restricted. In a data hungry world, the use of augmented or synthetic data is … Continued

Key Takeaways Reform for greater inclusion of business owners of color. Upgrade SBA systems and processes. Expand institutional participation in government lending support programs. On the last day of May 2021, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) officially ended. This initiative, created by Congress in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a … Continued

The impact of the coronavirus is affecting every aspect of society and food security for low-income families, especially older adults and children, is no exception. As COVID-19 spreads across the country, more governors have instituted stay-and-home orders to help flatten the pandemic curve. As a result, most schools, childcare centers and older adult meal sites … Continued

Wisconsin last week became the unlucky test subject for a slew of last-minute election reforms. The state was the first to conduct a major election since stay at home orders have gone into effect across much of the country in response to COVID-19. Despite election administrators’ considerable efforts, the credibility of the election was marred by unprecedented polling place closures, long lines to vote, problems processing absentee ballots, partisan court rulings, and contrary messaging from the governor, courts, and legislature.  … Continued

Pivotal technologies have helped accelerate the discovery of other new technologies throughout history. For instance, the telescope powered the fields of astronomy and physics, while the microscope led to new innovations in the field of biology. Artificial intelligence has the potential to be such a technology. For instance, in the field of material science, AI … Continued

BPC has narrowed its projection window for the debt limit “X Date,” when the federal government would not be able to pay all its bills in full and on time, to early to mid-October. This projection parallels the one released recently by the Congressional Budget Office, which reached a similar conclusion. Source: BPC projections, U.S. … Continued