{"669858":{"#nid":"669858","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech MS Analytics Students Lead the Way in Addressing Homelessness","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s analytics students took center stage by securing top honors in the 2023 Data for Hope Competition, providing data-driven insights into homelessness trends and innovative solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to the MS Analytics teams who achieved outstanding results at the competition, generously sponsored by Atlytics! The competition saw our teams excel, securing First Place, Second Place, and an Honorable Mention for their remarkable efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ATLytiCS 2023 Data for Hope\u2122 Competition brought together 78 dedicated individuals for a week-long initiative aimed at delving into data to gain deeper insights into homelessness trends and the pandemic\u0027s impact. Moreover, it aimed to propose innovative solutions to pave the way for a future with a reduced unhoused population.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the estimates provided by the organization Partners for HOME, the number of unhoused individuals sleeping on the streets of Atlanta in 2022 stood at 2,017. This figure signifies a significant 37% decrease from the 3,240 unhoused individuals counted by the nonprofit in 2020 as per the PITReport2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENotably, five years ago, ATLytiCS conducted a highly successful competition focused on this very issue. In 2023, the competition sought to build upon the previous findings and shed light on the evolving situation of homelessness in our city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe exceptional individuals who contributed to this achievement are as follows:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst Place:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ECassidy Gasteiger\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ENikos Kavouras\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESamaksh Gulati\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESecond Place:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHilary Present\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EChandler Schneider\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHenry Wallace\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDivij Mishra\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHonorable Mention:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAnvita Brahma\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EPrathusha Dinesh\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESaksham Sudershan\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESpriha Mishra\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese talented individuals, representing Georgia Tech, have not only showcased their prowess but have also exemplified the university\u0027s commitment to addressing critical societal challenges. We applaud their outstanding achievements and look forward to witnessing their continued contributions to both Georgia Tech and the broader community as they work towards a better future for all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Top Honors Received in 2023 Data for Hope Competition"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s analytics students took center stage by securing top honors in the 2023 Data for Hope Competition, providing data-driven insights into homelessness trends and innovative solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" Georgia Tech\u0027s analytics students took center stage by securing top honors in the 2023 Data for Hope Competition, providing data-driven insights into homelessness trends and innovative solutions. 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