Data Hunt: Food Insecurity in America

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Choose your favorite way to learn:

• Level 1. Grab 'n' Go. I want a superfast way to get the basic info. We recommend the "Video Only" option or join the live workshop for Part 1.

• Level 2. Try 'n' Tinker. I want to try a data challenge. We recommend joining the Live Workshop for Part 1 and 2. Not able to attend the event? "Video Only" options are available for those who want to try the data challenge.

• Level 3. Certificate Seeker. I want to build my data portfolio and earn a microcerticate. We recommend joining the Live Workshop. Not able to attend the event? A certificate is still possible with "Video Only". Certificate seekers have 3 days to complete the project. Resources are shared after the live workshop for those who are seeking certificates. More info below.

Not sure? It is ok to register now and decide later.

*Unable to make the live workshop? We have "Video Only" options for those who want to learn at all levels!

🎯 Data Challenge

Collect 1-3 indicators for your community using free sources of SNAP and food insecurity data and create a real-world portfolio project.

3 Learning Objectives

by the end of the session, participants will be able to

1. Understand the data ecosystem of food insecurity in the U.S.

2. Query & Collect data from 1-2 data sources.

3. Visualize & Humanize data by creating a data visualization designed for a key stakeholder i.e. target audience.

Keywords and core concepts also covered:

• Human-centered, design-first data

• FIPS code

• Webhook

Portfolio Project + Micro Certificate

Portfolio Project: Using 1 indicator, create a real-world portfolio project (templates provided)

Micro Certificate awarded for demonstrable skills and projects completed by Day 3 (Thursday).

Learn while making a real-world impact!

Our Big Picture Goal

Train the next generation of leaders in community health in 🧰⚒️ tools and skills for 📊 data-guided decision-making.

Our Mission

Empower the next generation of leaders in community health.

Our Vision

A healthy nation for all.

Workshop Agenda:

The 90 minute workshop is split into 3 main parts. Unable to join the full event? There are "breakaway" moments between each part. Join us for 30 min, 1 hr, or the full 90 min session. Times are approximate. Video-only options are also available for those unable to make the event.

Please note: Timezone listed for the event is Eastern Time (ET).

• Part 1 (30 min). Pre-survey + Speedrun Tour of Resources

• Part 2 (30 min). Data Challenge Overview + Step-by-Step walkthrough

• Part 3 (20 min). Team Test 'n' Try. Recommended for certificate seekers.

 Tickets for the live workshop are limited. Reserve your spot now by registering.

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Certificate Seekers:

Certificate seekers will have 3-days to complete a 20-min data challenge. Each data challenge is designed to be explained in 20 min. Everyone learns at different paces and in different ways. The average time to complete the challenge is 20-40 minutes. Projects complete by midday Thursday are awarded certificates.

• Day 1. Tues. Kick off event. Workshop - step-by-step watch 'n' learn and then try it with team support.

• Day 2. Wed. Taking Action. An extra day for the activity.

• Day 3. Thurs. Challenge check. Our team reviews completed Micro certificates are awarded to those who complete the challenge by midday Thursday.

Instructor

Tracy Flood MD PhD

President and Co-founder

BroadStreet Institute

Dr. Flood has over a decade experience in foraging for community health data, data visualization, report writing, mapping, and data design for software. She is passionate about empowering community change, increasing data literacy, and turning data into actions that will have long-term impact.

Data heals the world.

FAQs:

Q: Is it free?

Yes, this is a free event. If you'd like to donate to our  Community Health Impact Fund, please see https://www.broadstreet.org/give

Q: Will it be recorded?

Yes, parts of the session will be recorded. Want to participate in the Data Challenge, but unable to attend the event? Select the "Video Only" ticket option below.

Q: What will I need?

Computer recommended for the workshop. The workshop is an interactive and collaborative session. Joining on mobile is not recommended. If your worksite blocks collaborative platforms like Gdrive, please consider joining on a non-work computer.

Q: What if I cannot make the workshop on Tuesday?

We have a "Video Only" options for those who want to gain the knowledge and earn a microcertificate. We send email updates the week of the workshop.

Financial Disclosures:

BroadStreet Institute and the events are fully funded by our community of learners. This event is not sponsored. We hope you will love this Data Challenge and, if you are not a donor yet, we hope you will consider becoming a donor in the future.