LGBTQ Data Rescue Hackathon
These past few weeks have felt like months, and these months have been years. We’ve taken great solace in the company of data nerds interested in preserving and providing access to public federal data. But we know that LGBTQ+ data is disproportionately affected, especially the loss of data on sexual orientation and gender identity.
If the past few weeks have left you feeling frustrated and ready to take action, we invite you to join us for an LGBTQ+ Data Rescue Hackathon hosted by the Williams Institute, the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the Data Rescue Project, and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP). Our event will be on May 28, 2026 from 12-1:30pm Eastern (9-10:30am Pacific).
Participants will help identify, document, and rescue publicly available federal datasets that include sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measures. This work will support efforts to track changes to the availability of SOGI-related data and preserve information that is important for research, policy, and advocacy.
No advanced technical experience is required. Attendees will receive guidance on how to locate, review, and document relevant materials. Comfort with internet research, navigating websites, and/or familiarity with downloading data is welcomed.
Register here! https://myumi.ch/qw83g
