Learning R and wanting to build your portfolio with real-world public health projects? Join us for this hands on workshop where 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 summarizing data. Code kits are provided along with step-by-step instructions. All skill levels are welcome!

⭐️ Topic

SNAP and food insecurity

SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamp Program)

Tutorials Tailored to You

What is your favorite way to learn?

• Level 1. Watch 'n' Learn. I want to get the information. We recommend the "Video-Only" option.

• Level 2. Tinker 'n' Try. I may try the data challenge, but I'm not going for a certificate. Recommended ticket-type: Live Workshop or "Video-Only" tickets. Both ticket-types work.

• Level 3. Certificate Seeker. I want to build my data portfolio and earn a certificate. We definitely recommend joining the Live Workshop for a certificate.

🎯 Data Challenge

Collect key indicators for your community using free sources of data on SNAP and food insecurity and create a portfolio project.

3 Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify and procure secondary data on SNAP participation via the Census API for a selected geography.

2. Analyze secondary data using RStudio and the Census API to determine the health status of a population as it relates to SNAP participation.

3. Develop a data-driven narrative statement communicating SNAP participation and food insecurity risk, suitable for a Community Health Needs Assessment or grant proposal.

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

Keywords and core concepts also covered:

• Posit Cloud: Installing packages

• 🧰 🛠️ Programming Basics: Assigning a variable, using functions, and linking datasets

• What is an "API" and how do you access it?

Portfolio Project + Micro Certificate

🎯 Data Challenge: Create a real-world portfolio project for public health.

🎨 Portfolio Project:  A state-level assessment of population exposure and risk.

🏆 Micro Certificate awarded for demonstrable skills and projects completed within 3 days (Live Event Only).

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

About BroadStreet

Our Belief

📊 Data ❤️ heal the world 🌎

Our Vision

A healthy nation for all.

Our Mission

BroadStreet is a learning community with a mission to empower the next generation of 🦅 leaders in ❤️ community health through training in 🧰🛠️ tools and skills for 📊 data-guided decision-making.

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 part or the full 90 min session. Note: "Doors" close after 15 minutes. Times are approximate.

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

• Part 1 (40 min). Intro: What do we need to know to complete the challenge?

• Part 2 (20 min). Step-by-Step walkthrough

• Part 3 (30 min). Test 'n' Try in Teams. Part 3 is recommended for certificate seekers.

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

Learn while creating a real-world project!

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 the end of Day 3 are awarded certificates.

Video-Only participants who are interested in the content can sign up to get the raw video recording a few days after the session. While earning a certificate is still possible (watching recording, filling out post-survey), certificate-seekers are encouraged to join the live event. Registering for this ticket also means you are first to know when the session is turned into a self-study tutorial kit on our website (timeline: 2-5 months).

Senior 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.

Instructor

John Barron

Instructor, BroadStreet Institute

John Barron is a public health graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Georgia, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. As a cancer survivor, he is passionate about advancing public health through data-driven approaches that improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. His interests include epidemiology, public health data analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.

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Event Facilitator

Tracy Flood MD PhD

President and Co-founder

BroadStreet Institute

Dr. Flood has over a decade experience in community health data visualization, report writing, mapping, and software design. 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 be in-the-loop on 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. We send email updates the week of the workshop. While earning a certificate is still possible (watching recording, filling out post-survey), certificate-seekers are encouraged to join the live event.

Financial Disclosures:

We have no financial conflicts on interest to disclose. BroadStreet is not affiliated with the tools and tech in our trainings. BroadStreet Institute and the events are fully funded by our community of learners. 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.

Continuing Education Credit

CHES® / MCHES®

BroadStreet Institute is a designated provider (ID# 1167363) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Total contact hours earned 1.5 • Entry-level contact hours earned 1.5 • Advanced-level contact hours earned 0.

CPH (Certified in Public Health) Recertification Credits

The BroadStreet Institute is an approved provider of Certified in Public Health (CPH) Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. We are in the process of getting approved for 2 CPH Recertification Credits to be earned at this event.