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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From Information to Impact: Evaluating SNAP Data Sources with AI
Tue, Sep 29
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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R for Real-World Impact: Coding a Story about SNAP in R
Tue, Sep 29
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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Assessing & Communicating SNAP Household Data: Building an Infographic for Stakeholders
Tue, Sep 29
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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Save the Date for our Next Data Challenge
Tue, Oct 27
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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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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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.

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Recent Events and Workshops

Tue, Sep 01
From Information to Impact: AI-Powered Public Health Communication
Registration Closed
Sep 01, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Create clear, compelling public health materials faster with AI as your assistant. Lock in key public health information and data, then use AI to customize the message for an audience in a polished, editable 1-pager for a community stakeholder. This month's challenge is: Heat-Related Illness Risk.
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Tue, Sep 01
Telling Data Stories: Heat-Related Illness (HRI)
Registration Closed
Sep 01, 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 work with a real-world public health project to transform data into clear messages about your community. This month's data challenge topic: Heat-Related Illness Risk.
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Tue, Sep 01
R for Real-World Impact: A Public Health Data Workshop
Registration Closed
Sep 01, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Use R skills to tackle a real-world public health problem. Join a hands-on workshop where you’ll use R and real public health data to explore meaningful questions, build practical coding skills, and make something that matters. This month's data challenge topic: Heat-Related Illness Risk.
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Wed, Aug 12
Optimizing LinkedIn for Recruiters (incl. AI prompt)
Registration Closed
Aug 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Event on Zoom (60min). Zoom link in ticket.
Join Tracy Flood for an AI-powered fireside chat. Can AI give advice on how to optimize Indeed resumes and LinkedIn profiles for recruiters? Let's find out!
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Fri, Jul 24
2026 Summer Datathon
Registration Closed
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Live or Video-Only, Zoom link in PDF Ticket
Practice data skills while making a difference. Maternal care is the topic for this year's summer Datathon at BroadStreet. All skill levels welcome. Join us for this collaborative event. By the end of the day, we will vote on where to donate $1000 to support maternal care.
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Tue, Jun 23
Datathon Volunteer Meeting
Registration Closed
Jun 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Live and Video-Only Options Available
Looking for a volunteer opportunity this summer and a way to build your data portfolio? Join us and volunteer for the Summer Datathon and Data-Guided Giving Event for Maternal Health. Not able to volunteer, but still want to contribute? Consider making a donation option below.
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Wed, May 27
Q&A Fireside Chat with Tracy
Registration Closed
May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Event on Zoom (60min). Zoom link in ticket.
Interested in joining the Community Data Internship but first have some questions? Join Tracy Flood, MD PhD, President and Cofounder of the BroadStreet Institute at an informational session. She will answer some Frequently Asked Questions. Please note that cohort spots are almost filled for June.
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