Welcome to UConn's
Coordinated Innovation Network
for Mobility Big Data
As part of the USDA's Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program we are establishing a network of researchers applying mobility big data to questions of food, health, agriculture, and more.
About the Project
The complexity of the social, economic, and environmental interactions in the food system requires problems to be addressed through an interdisciplinary lens. Mobility big data and AI systems can play a critical role in advancing food production, processing, and consumption systems. We have received funding through the USDA’s DSFAS program to bring together researchers from a variety of disciplines and institutions to address big questions using big mobility data. Our mobility data comes from Veraset and Safegraph, and for over 200 million U.S. mobile phone users tells us:
- Where they have visited
- How long they spent there
- What neighborhood they live in
Join our Multistate Hatch Team!
NE2204: A regional network of social, behavioral, and economic food systems research consists of researchers committed to:
- Creating an interdisciplinary network of researchers that use mobility big data to address questions related to the food system, agriculture, health, and the environment
- Assessing the impact of economic and social shocks, such as COVID-19, competitor market entry, and public policies, on consumer, producer, and supplier behavior
- Analyzing the degree to which the community food landscape and neighborhood characteristics interact to analyze
- Consumer behavior regarding traditional and non-traditional retailers and other points of interest and
- Firm behavior regarding entry, exit location choice, and competition
By the Numbers
200 Million
Mobile Devices
YYY
Individual Observations
Jan 2019
Start of Data
News
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Upcoming Events
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Sep
20
UConn Health coed soccer game 9:00pm
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Sep
21
Apply for Leadership Legacy Experience All Day
Apply for Leadership Legacy Experience
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
All Day
The Leadership Legacy Experience is the University of Connecticut’s most elite, immersive leadership program that helps prepare talented students for a life of commitment and contribution beyond graduation. The program recognizes and invites the University of Connecticut’s most exceptional undergraduate students to participate in a one-year leadership development program starting in January and ending in December of 2025. Throughout the year, students will engage in biweekly leadership reflections that promote personal and professional development. Additionally, Leadership Legacy Experience hosts a series of interactive excursions such as a whitewater rafting trip, banquet, retreat, homecoming tailgate reunion, and so much more—all paid for. This is an extraordinary opportunity for student-leaders who are seeking personal growth, institutional recognition, networking opportunities, and a thrilling, hands-on learning experience.
Contact Information:
In order to nominate or apply, please visit https://leadershiplegacy.uconn.edu/legacy-nomination-information/ .
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Sep
21
Art Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health All Day
Art Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
All Day
UConn Health
Barbara Hocker presents a series of tranquil abstracts entitled “Water Poems” and Jennifer Okumura presents her abstract series entitled “Joy.” Stop by to view these exhibits in the north side of our main dining facility from Aug. 8 through Nov. 7. Join us for a reception Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.