4 Ways Citizens are Using Interactive Mapping to Make a Difference

So yes, you are most likely asking; “What in the world is ‘Interactive Mapping’”? I asked myself the same question my first day as a summer intern at Space Engagers, a not for profit organisation out of Dublin…

Open source technologies for social enterprises.

Patrick Geddes’ ideas on civic engagement in the 21st century.

Part 1: Who is Patrick Geddes?

4 Reasons to Visit Naas

After visiting Naas on a work trip, my coworker and I have decided to share our visit to Naas Co. Kildare, because…

The American Interns’ Experience of Longford Town

Most people seem to regard Longford Town as just a “small midland town” in Ireland. However, we, two American interns from small villages in the US, see a lot of potential waiting to be unlocked in this beautiful town. Our US definition of a small town is one main street with…

Forward Thinking: How Technology Can Help Ease Homelessness

My name is Sheila, and I am from the Chicago area. I am doing an internship abroad this summer through the University College Dublin (UCD) Quinn Business School. In the city of Chicago, there are about 6,000 homeless…