We are excited to invite you to participate in the first-ever UMN Public Health Equity Data Challenge, an exclusive opportunity for University of Minnesota students to better understand public health equity issues using real-world data.
Join us on Thursday, November 21 to hear and celebrate the winners of the Public Health Equity Data Challenge in the Mayo Memorial Auditorium from 4-5:30pm.
The challenge will give you the opportunity to explore data collected as part of the 2022 SHAPE survey in Hennepin County. Working together with the SHAPE survey team, we’ve created an easy-to-use and fully documented version of the SHAPE data that will only be available to those who register for the Data Challenge. Using the data, you’ll come up with and answer a public health equity related question of your choice and create an info-graphic, blog entry, social media post, or other public-facing data product to communicate your findings to the general public. Whether you’re passionate about data science, public health, or social justice, this is your chance to showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded peers, and contribute to meaningful change.
Why Participate?
- Make an Impact: Use your data skills to illuminate real-world health disparities and foster equity in public health.
- Gain Recognition: All teams will have the opportunity to present their findings to University and community leaders in public health equity research.
- Win Prizes: Awards worth over $500 in total across several categories, including public health equity impact, data storytelling, and analytical excellence.
Who Can Join? This challenge is open to all UMN students! Whether you’re an undergrad, grad student, or PhD candidate, you’re welcome to participate– no experience necessary! If you’re passionate about public health, health equity, or data science, we encourage you to sign up!
Key Dates:
- Sign-Up Opens: September 30, 2024
- Registration Deadline: October 14, 2024
- Challenge Kickoff: October 15, 2024
- Final Submission Deadline: November 4, 2024
- Public Health Equity Data Challenge Day: November 21, 2024
How to Register: Form a team (of one to four people) and sign up by October 14th
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to contribute to advancing health equity through innovative data analysis. We look forward to seeing your impactful and creative work!
