By: Sarah Welcome to CRCs monthly series of articles on all things techie: Secrets from the Data Cave! (For those who dont know, the title references our room fondly referred to as the bat cave where data staff can geek out in an isolated setting.) Here well be offering you a sneak peek into the cave, with tips and the latest updates on what were implementing here at CRC.

Warm Winter Tidings from all of us at CRC! We’ve had an extraordinarily busy year, and are so pleased to have shared much of it with you! This month, rather than a blog with evaluation-related info and tips, we’re once again ending our work year together by taking looks back and forward. Along with continuing to provide high quality evaluation and data services to clients – both existing and new for 2014 – Carson Research has completed its long-term project of updating our branding and communications so that they better reflect what we do and who we serve.

by Sarah McCruden Welcome to CRCs monthly series of articles on all things techie: Secrets from the Data Cave! (For those who dont know, the title references our room fondly referred to as the bat cave where data staff can geek out in an isolated setting.) Here well be offering you a fascinating sneak peek into the cave, with the latest updates & tips on what were implementing here at CRC!

by Sheila Matano Last week, I attended the EYEO festival for the first time. EYEO is unique in that it brings together experts from a wide variety of fields (e.g. computer science, engineering, data design, cartography, etc.) to showcase their work. There were a number of great presentations, and below are some of my favorites. Sarah Williams: DigitalMatatus, Visualizing Informality Sarah Williams is currently an Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and the Director of the Civic Data Design Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technologys School of Architecture and Planning.

by Sarah McCruden Welcome to CRCs monthly series of articles on all things techie: Secrets from the Data Cave! (For those who dont know, the title references our room fondly referred to as the bat cave where data staff can geek out in an isolated setting.) Here well be offering you a fascinating sneak peek into the cave, with the latest updates & tips on what were implementing here at CRC!

The completely revamped Carson Research Consulting web site showcases the talents and experiences of the CRC team as well as the companys expanded list of services. These offerings go beyond traditional research and evaluation services to include database wrangling and data visualization. Services are managed and delivered by experienced data and technology nerds, researchers and evaluators. The groups strong work ethic and resourceful detective skills allow them to collect, organize, analyze and report on the data their clients need to explore, explain and improve their programs.