Welcome to Harvard Open Data Project
Certain regulations and levels of innovation seem to go hand in hand, but we can’t be sure one causes the other. Are these policies actively pushing new ideas forward, or do they just reflect a tech scene that’s already thriving?
How solar power-friendly is Cambridge?
Just how dangerous is Boston, really?
How does salary compare between service sectors in Cambridge?
When and where won't you be fighting for a laundry machine on campus?
Unveiling patterns in Hum 10's reading list: examining gender, nationality, and chronological trends.
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Featured Short Form
An illustrative timeline of business closures throughout Harvard Square from 2018 to 2021.
Harvard Wiki
Learn about anything from our student-run wiki about Harvard, featuring open datasets and details about all aspects of campus life!
Learn Data Science
HODP Docs is our largest educational initiative: an open-source curriculum on data science, web development, and interactive journalism.
About HODP
Founded in 2016, HODP has grown from a small team of data enthusiasts to a group of 50+ dedicated members investigating data on a variety of issues on campus. We’re committed to giving individuals the freedom to explore and providing them the support to do so.
How to join
We welcome anyone who's curious about how Harvard works. Never coded before? No worries — several of our board members learned to code while joining HODP. If you'd like to learn more, fill out our interest form and join our Fall 2025 bootcamp!