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Workshops & Events

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 and mini quests to turn data into action and aim to make a real-world impact.  Join us!

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  • Summer Data-Guided Giving Event 2026
    Summer Data-Guided Giving Event 2026
    Fri, Jul 24
    Live or Video-Only, Zoom link in PDF Ticket
    This year, we have $1000+ to donate to organizations who are working to reduce Maternal Mortality in the United States. Join us for this collaborative workshop and learning event! Build a portfolio project, network, practice career-critical skills of collaboration, and make a difference with data.
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How do we have an impact on the issues that matter most to us? Collaborate with others on data-guided decision-making and learn new skills while taking actions to have a real-world impact on community health.

Learning into action.

 

What is a Data Challenge? 

A Data Challenge is a 3-day "sprint" designed for making a real-world impact while learning new skills. Workshops use free resources available to everyone online. Build your professional portfolio while empowering community change.

  • ⭐️ Goal: An intended impact to improve health in the U.S.

  • ⛰️ Main Objective: A short-term action with the long-term effect of supporting evidence-based solutions for improving health.​

  • 🎒 Inventory / Inputs:

    • ⏰ A Short Timeline (ex. 3 days)

    • 👥 A Team (ex. 14 people)

    • 💰 A Budget (free data and tools to get started)​​

    • 📊 A data source (free, publicly available data)

    • 🧰 ⚒️ Tools (ex. spreadsheets, mapping tools, software, etc)

    • 📄 A Brief - background on health outcome, indicator, and portfolio project

 

  • 📆 Activities: Step-by-step instructions and just-in-time learning for the portfolio project.

  • 🎁 Outcome: A portfolio project ⏰ designed for us to make a difference with data (ex. ​Advocate, Donate, or Educate).

Summary. Short-term data challenges that culminate in real-world action intended to improve health outcomes.

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10- to 15 weeks

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Data Internships

Volunteer and learn at the Community Data Internship hosted by The BroadStreet Institute. Learn career-ready skills while solving real-world health challenges.

Recent Events and Workshops

  • New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    May 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    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. We will cover basic skills like bar charts. The public health topic May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    May 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic for May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva AI
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva AI
    May 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Canva’s powerful new AI tools can be used to create custom graphics for your community. Create infographics for reports and social media using Canva. Great for social media campaigns, presentations, reports, and advocacy! The topic for May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    Apr 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic for April is Immunization Rates.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    Apr 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Create video infographics for social media using Canva. Data can power art and design too! Canva’s powerful new spreadsheet feature can be used to generate hundreds of graphics with the push of a button. Great for social media campaigns and advocacy! The topic for April is Immunization Rates.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    Apr 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    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. We will cover basic skills like bar charts. The public health topic April is Immunization Rates.
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  • New Tools for Public Health: ChatGPT
    New Tools for Public Health: ChatGPT
    Apr 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    AI is emerging as a powerful tool. Can AI help us select a health priority for April? Join us as we use AI to uncover trending public health topics. Can AI speed up common processes like finding public health priorities? How do we weave in the human element in this new era? Let's find out!
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    Mar 31, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    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. We will cover basic skills like bar charts. The public health topic for March is Measles in the U.S.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    Mar 31, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic for March is Measles.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    Mar 31, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Create video infographics for social media using Canva. Data can power art and design too! Canva’s powerful new spreadsheet feature can be used to generate hundreds of graphics with the push of a button. Great for social media campaigns and advocacy! The topic for March is Measles in the U.S.
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  • New Tools for Public Health: ChatGPT
    New Tools for Public Health: ChatGPT
    Mar 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    AI is emerging as a powerful tool. Can AI help us select a health priority for March? Join us as we use AI to uncover trending public health topics. Can AI speed up common processes like finding public health priorities? How do we weave in the human element in this new era? Let's find out!
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    Feb 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    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. We will cover basic skills like bar charts. The topic is air pollution and health in America.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Sheets
    Feb 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Create video infographics for social media using Canva. Data can power art and design too! Canva’s powerful new spreadsheet feature can be used to generate hundreds of graphics with the push of a button. Great for social media campaigns and advocacy! The topic is air quality and health in America.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    Feb 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic is air pollution and health in America.
    Share
  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Airtable
    Jan 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    In our opinion, Airtable is the most beautiful and overpowered database. Ready to swap your spreadsheets with a supercharged, AI-powered, automation-enabling tool? We’ll start with a simple Airtable project. But that’s just the beginning. The topic we will be exploring is prenatal care in America.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Spreadsheets
    New Tools for Public Health Data: Canva Spreadsheets
    Jan 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Create Graphics in Bulk with Canva. Yes, data can power art and design too! See how Canva’s new spreadsheet feature can be used to generate hundreds of graphics with the push of a button. Great for social media campaigns and advocacy! The topic we will be exploring is prenatal care in America.
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  • New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    New Tools for Public Health Data: RStudio
    Jan 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    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. We will cover basic skills like bar charts. The topic we will be exploring is prenatal care in America.
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  • Data Hunt: Uninsured in America
    Data Hunt: Uninsured in America
    Dec 09, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    Health insurance is a topic that is rising to the forefront of the national conversation. What's the landscape in your region? What data exists? Can we turn data into insights and into something beautiful? Join us on a data hunt and create a portfolio project designed to make a real-world impact.
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  • Data Hunt: Food Insecurity in America
    Data Hunt: Food Insecurity in America
    Nov 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Live and Video-Only Options Available
    The government shutdown brought SNAP and food assistance programs to the forefront of the national conversation. What is the landscape in your region? What data exist on food insecurity? Join us on a data hunt and create a portfolio project designed to make a real-world impact.
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  • Data Hunt: Finding U.S. Census Data
    Data Hunt: Finding U.S. Census Data
    Oct 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Virtual | Join Workshop or Follow Along
    The data.census.gov website is currently closed due to the government shutdown. The good news: Data foragers can still find Census Bureau data. We're goin' on a data hunt to uncover one of the nation's best data sources. We will transform the data into a 1- letter for our elected officials. Join us!
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