Want to learn R, but feeling stuck? Let’s fix that, starting with a practical public health project. We will be using an online tool called Posit Cloud so no R software installation is needed. Career-critical, basic skills will be covered including assigning a variable, using functions, and creating a bar chart.

⭐️ Topic

Air pollution and health in America.

Tutorials Tailored to You

What is your favorite way to learn?

• Level 1. Grab 'n' Go. I want a superfast way to get the information. We recommend the "Video Only" option.

• Level 2. Try 'n' Tinker. I want to try a data challenge. We recommend joining the Live Workshop. 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 definitely recommend joining the Live Workshop. Not able to attend the event? A certificate is still possible with the "Video Only" option. Certificate seekers have 3 days after the video is shared to complete the project. Resources are shared after the live workshop. Video processing takes 1 - 7 days. More info below.

*Unable to make the live workshop? "Video Only" options are available for those who want to learn at all levels! Please note that videos are released after processing which can take 1-3 weeks.

🎯 Data Challenge

Collect key indicators for your community using free sources of air pollution data and create a portfolio project.

3 Learning Objectives

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

1. Query & Collect 📊 data on air pollution in your region.

2. Analyze data using the data tool: 🧰 🛠️ RStudio (Online).

3. Visualize & Humanize data by creating a real-world portfolio project for a key stakeholder i.e. target audience.

Prerequisites. Beginner-friendly, some knowledge required like assigning a variable and knowing what functions are.

Keywords and core concepts also covered:

• 🧰 🛠️ R programming Basics: Assigning a variable, using functions, and creating a bar chart

• How do we measure air pollution and why does it matter to health?

• Socio-ecological model for public health

Portfolio Project + Micro Certificate

🎯 Data Challenge: Using key indicators, create a real-world portfolio project for a key stakeholder for your region

🏆 Micro Certificate awarded for demonstrable skills and projects completed by Day 3 (timeline varies for Video-Only).

⏰ Time Budget: 20-40 minutes. Each project is designed to be successfully completed within 20-40 minutes.

Hosted by BroadStreet

Our Belief

📊 Data ❤️ heal the world 🌎

Our Vision

A healthy nation for all.

Our Mission

BroadStreet creates training programs centered around the data, tech, and tools for improving community health.

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 + Project Overview

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

• Part 3 (30 min). Team Test 'n' Try. Recommended for certificate seekers.

 Tickets for the Live Workshop are limited. Reserve your spot now by registering.

Learn while making a real-world impact!

Certificate Seekers

Workshop attendees seeking certificates will 3-days to complete a 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 Day 3 are awarded certificates.

Video-Only participants who are interested in earning certificates but will not be at the event, will be given a tutorial kit and video 1-3 weeks after the session. Further instructions about how to earn a certificate will be shared at that time.

Instructor

Shamini V De Silva

Program Planner, BroadStreet Institute

Shamini is a BroadStreet Program Planner and aspiring researcher learning RStudio. With a background in Biomedical Science and experience working in Clinical Research, Shamini has realized the potential and impact of high-quality data and the growing demand for data handling and analysis skills. As Shamini learns R, she is sharing that learning with others.

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Instructor

Teresa Tse, MS

Public Health Data Analyst

Teresa Tse uses R every week to support the data and epidemiology teams of a metropolitan public health department. With a background in biomedical engineering, Teresa has a passion for using programming, research, and data analysis skills to help improve health outcomes. Teresa is a long-time contributor to BroadStreet Institute as a training program manager on the Maternal and Infant Health Track.

Event MC

Tracy Flood MD PhD

President and Co-founder

BroadStreet Institute

Dr. Flood has over a decade experience in foraging for community health data, as well as in 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. She has worked with over 2,000 interns as President of BroadStreet.

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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 and we are not affiliated with the tools and tech in our trainings. 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.