Jackson's research group develops tools that help communities, researchers, and public-interest organizations collect, interpret, and act on data. These projects span civic data, participatory science, responsible AI, and public-sector decision-making. Asterisks indicate student contributors.

Knowledge Map 1.0

Screenshot of the Knowledge Map 1.0 interface

Knowledge Map 1.0 turns survey data into interactive summaries and visualizations that make community and civic data easier to explore.

Contributors: Shelcia Raj*, Tanisq Jawahar*, Koustav Guha*, Christian Varner*, Kaiping Chen, and Corey Jackson

Knowledge Map 2.0

Screenshot of the Knowledge Map 2.0 interface

Knowledge Map 2.0 allows researchers and community organizations to upload survey data, examine representativeness, and create visual summaries in the browser.

Contributors: Tanisq Jawahar*, Koustav Guha*, Abhishek Sharma*, Kaiping Chen, and Corey Jackson

PolicyPulse

Screenshot of the PolicyPulse interface

PolicyPulse helps public-interest organizations identify legislation connected to their missions, programs, and communities.

Under development

Contributors: Shana Hsieh*, Kaiping Chen, and Corey Jackson

AI Fairness Tool

Screenshot of the AI Fairness Tool interface

The AI Fairness Tool supports structured examination of how AI-supported decisions may affect different groups in teaching, research, and public-engagement settings.

Contributors: Shelcia Raj*, Tallal Ahmad*, and Corey Jackson

Civic in Wisconsin

Screenshot of the Civic in Wisconsin website

Civic in Wisconsin highlights civic technology, civic data, and public-interest computing projects and resources across Wisconsin.

Contributors: Chris Chen*, Kaiping Chen, and Corey Jackson