Arsh Shah
Connecting Homelessness and Data Science
Innovation, connectivity, automation, advancement.
Calculation Geometry Algebra Statistics
Shelter, comfort, sanctuary, architecture
A great example of data science for social good can be found within a partnership between Strategies to End Homelessness and 84.51°: an analytics and data science company located in...
Homelessness continues to be an issue confronting urban communities, seeking practical and compassionate solutions. One of the strategies now moving from theory to implementation includes Housing Navigations Centers. The model...
Machine Learning is often used in children’s social care in decision-making processes, risk assessment, and resource allocation. However, the application of Machine Learning in this field raises ethical concerns for...
In response to this challenge of allocation resources to the youth, the prevalent method is a Coordinated Entry System. Housing resources are collected across organizations within a community and persons...
A new study suggests a creative approach to allocating scarce housing resources among homeless youth so that the process is fair and efficient. A group of researchers at the University...
San Francisco is world-renowned for its iconic hills, picturesque bay, and soaring Golden Gate Bridge. However, the city is also increasingly known for another, much more troubling issue – a...
ABOUT ME
My name is Arsh Shah, and I am an aspiring mathematician, blogger, and avid coder. During my sophomore year of high school, I shifted my focus from STEM to the humanities after witnessing the issue of homelessness in my community. Since then, I have been dedicated to combining my expertise in mathematics and computer science with new skills in civics, debate, and Model United Nations to address this pressing issue in our community.
