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Data-Driven Streets: How UVA Darden’s Chris Parker is Reshaping Traffic Safety in D.C.

As D.C. nears its 2024 Vision Zero deadline, traffic fatalities remain high. UVA Darden's associate professor Chris Parker has uncovered a key flaw: crash data underreporting by 30-40%. Parker's research aims to reshape traffic safety with data-driven solutions, potentially saving lives and creating more equitable streets in the nation's capital.

VW Emissions and the 3 Factors That Drive Ethical Breakdown

Darden Professor Luann Lynch peeked under Volkswagen’s hood to determine just how Germany’s premier car maker managed to destroy its once sterling reputation.

The Psychology of Money: Why We’re Bad at Predicting Expenses and Income

Ever wondered why your budget always seems to fall short? Or why that freelance consulting gig didn't pay off as much as you expected? Research from UVA Darden's associate professor Ray Charles “Chuck” Howard sheds light on the psychological pitfalls we face when it comes to money.

Good Disruption: Social Media

Social media is one of the biggest and most controversial disruptions in the last decade, arguably the last several decades. Algorithms, meant to create a more personalized experience, are isolating users from diverse opinions and news sources. How ca we use AI and data to redefine the user experience on social media to achieve healthier outcomes?

Colorado's 'Free River' Loophole: A Simple Fix for Complex Water Woes

Research from UVA Darden's Peter Debaere and an interdisciplinary team of researchers shows that closing Colorado's "free river" loophole—which allows unlimited water withdrawals during abundant periods—could save millions of cubic meters of water a year, offering a simple, effective step towards addressing the crisis in the Colorado River Basin.