This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program provides $330,000.00 to Georgia Tech Research Corporation to develop an Early Warning System (EWS) for emerging epidemics of illicit substances. The objective is to create a data-driven analytical framework to support early identification of new threats, such as the growing veterinary tranquilizer epidemic, by monitoring and analyzing multimodal data to understand causal factors and develop effective response strategies. The project takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, involving experts in operations research, criminal justice, and public health policy, to advance fundamental knowledge of illicit drug use patterns and support multi-pronged interventions. This four-year project will produce predictive and prescriptive models, uncover causal pathways, optimize dynamic interventions, and deliver a decision support tool as a proof-of-concept EWS framework. The work aims to provide transformative learning and help prepare graduate students to tackle complex societal challenges.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $330.0k | 9/14/23 |