Workshops, Events, & Tutorials

BroadStreet events are designed around bringing people together to take action to improve community health using data-guided decision-making. We host events and data challenges - mini quests - to turn data into action. Join us!

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Data to Advocacy: Mapping Uninsurance Across Legislative Districts
Tue, Oct 27
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Datawrapper is a free and easy-to-use mapping tool. Make a real-world public health map for your community. This map is interactive and can be embedded on a website. Explore meaningful questions and make something that matters. This month's data challenge: Uninsured in the U.S. New mappers welcome!
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From Data to Dashboard: Assessing & Communicating Community Health Insurance Coverage Gaps
Tue, Oct 27
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Create an interactive dashboard and turn community health data into stories and insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a real-world public health project and transform data into clear compelling messages about your community. This month's data challenge topic: Uninsured in the U.S.
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Writing and Refining Structured Prompts in AI: Communicating About Health Insurance Gaps
Tue, Oct 27
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Can AI be your assistant in your professional career? How do we leverage AI to find reliable and important public health information? If you are just getting started with Artificial Intelligence or want to learn key tricks and tips, join us! This month's data challenge: Uninsured in the U.S.
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Self-Study Tutorial Kits
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[Tutorial Kit] Infographics for Social Media: Measles Immunization Rates

Create a video infographic about measles immunization coverage rates (a.k.a. vaccination rates) your county and how rates compare to the recommended community immunity threshold of 95%.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Measles Immunization Coverage Rates: Building a Community Narrative

Create a data narrative or "data story" about measles immunization coverage rates in your county and how rates compare to the recommended community immunity threshold of 95%.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Building a Community Health Indicator List for Air Quality

Create a data story for air pollution in your region by comparing local concentrations of PM2.5 to the standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Using RStudio to Analyze and Visualize Air Quality

Create a bar chart in RStudio on air pollution for your state and compare three counties with the highest air pollution levels to the standard set by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

CPH Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Infographics for Social Media: Air Quality

Create an infographic video in canva using data on air quality and specifically PM2.5 rates in your county.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] AI-Assisted Needs Assessment: Structured Prompting to Identify Emerging Public Health Topics

Prioritize the top trending public health topic in the U.S. using a combination of AI and traditional public health prioritization processes.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Building a Community Health Indicator List for Prenatal Care in Airtable

Create a data story on prenatal care in your region using Airtable.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Using RStudio to Analyze and Visualize Prenatal Care Rates

Create a bar chart on prenatal care for your county and state using RStudio (online).

CPH Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Infographics for Social Media: Prenatal Care

Create an infographic for social media about prenatal care in your region.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

[Tutorial Kit] Health Insurance Coverage Data: Assessing Community Need

Create a shareable portfolio project highlighting uninsured rates in your region.

CHES®/MCHES® Credit Available

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Recent Events and Workshops

Tue, Oct 27
Data to Advocacy: Mapping Uninsurance Across Legislative Districts
Registration Closed
Oct 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Datawrapper is a free and easy-to-use mapping tool. Make a real-world public health map for your community. This map is interactive and can be embedded on a website. Explore meaningful questions and make something that matters. This month's data challenge: Uninsured in the U.S. New mappers welcome!
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Tue, Oct 27
Writing and Refining Structured Prompts in AI: Communicating About Health Insurance Gaps
Registration Closed
Oct 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Can AI be your assistant in your professional career? How do we leverage AI to find reliable and important public health information? If you are just getting started with Artificial Intelligence or want to learn key tricks and tips, join us! This month's data challenge: Uninsured in the U.S.
Share
Tue, Oct 27
From Data to Dashboard: Assessing & Communicating Community Health Insurance Coverage Gaps
Registration Closed
Oct 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Create an interactive dashboard and turn community health data into stories and insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a real-world public health project and transform data into clear compelling messages about your community. This month's data challenge topic: Uninsured in the U.S.
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Tue, Oct 27
Save the Date for our Next Data Challenge
Registration Closed
Oct 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Every month, BroadStreet hosts data challenges for those who want to make a difference with data. Events tend to sell out. Reserve your spot early. The topic and projects are still pending. Register now and pick a path and project later on.
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Tue, Sep 29
From Information to Impact: Evaluating SNAP Data Sources with AI
Registration Closed
Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Find reliable data sources faster with AI as your assistant. Leverage AI to find important public health information and even rank and rate the data source based on your own criteria or "rubric" to create an editable resource list. This month's data challenge is SNAP data and food insecurity.
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Tue, Sep 29
Assessing & Communicating SNAP Household Data: Building an Infographic for Stakeholders
Registration Closed
Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Turn complex health data into stories people understand, remember, and can act on. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a real-world public health project and transform data into clear messages about your community. This month's data challenge topic: SNAP and Food Insecurity.
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Tue, Sep 29
R for Real-World Impact: Coding a Story about SNAP in R
Registration Closed
Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Use R skills to create a real-world public health narrative for your community. Access the universe of U.S. Census data using R code. Use real public health data to explore meaningful questions and make something that matters. This month's data challenge topic: SNAP and food insecurity.
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