Statistical Considerations in the Design and Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Prevalence Studies

Presenters: Michael Hudgens, PhD, professor, Department of Biostatistics Bonnie Shook-Sa, DrPH, postdoctoral research associate, Department of Biostatistics SARS-CoV-2 PCR and serology tests are critical tools for identifying COVID-19 infections, modeling transmission dynamics, estimating mortality rates and guiding policy surrounding re-opening efforts. There are a number of statistical considerations regarding the use of these tests and... Read more »

Where is SARS-CoV-2 and how does it get there? Current and future research on environmental surveillance and transmission

Research, Innovations and Global Solutions is hosting a “Building COVID-19 Research Collaborations” webinar on Tuesday, August 11 from 10-11 a.m. Where is SARS-CoV-2 and how does it get there? Current and future research on environmental surveillance and transmission Presenters: Barbara Turpin, PhD, Professor and Chair, UNC Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering Joe Brown, PhD,... Read more »

Event Series Text Analysis Using R

Text Analysis Using R

Text Analysis Using R This two-day workshop hosted by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis in R. Text analysis is a promising new approach that uses machine learning to discover patterns, trends, and other information by using text as data. Participants will develop the... Read more »

Event Series Text Analysis Using R

Text Analysis Using R

Text Analysis Using R This two-day workshop hosted by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis in R. Text analysis is a promising new approach that uses machine learning to discover patterns, trends, and other information by using text as data. Participants will develop the... Read more »

Computational Methods for Analyzing Big Data in the Social Sciences

Computational Methods for Analyzing Big Data in the Social Sciences In this workshop hosted by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science, participants will get an overview of various aspects of computational research methods. Specifically, this session will provide a brief overview of the most frequently-used computational methods in communication and media research, as... Read more »

Event Series Three-day SPSS Course

Three-day SPSS Course

This online 3-day (10/19, 10/22, and 10/23) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. it will... Read more »

Event Series Three-day SPSS Course

Three-day SPSS Course

This online 3-day (10/19, 10/22, and 10/23) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. it will... Read more »

Event Series Three-day SPSS Course

Three-day SPSS Course

This online 3-day (10/19, 10/22, and 10/23) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. it will... Read more »

Thrive: Revisiting (and Revising) Your 2020 Goals with Dr. Bahby Banks

Gillings Virtual Fall Student Success Seminar - Thrive: Revisiting (and Revising) Your 2020 Goals with Dr. Bahby Banks UNC Gillings Student Success Seminars focus on empowering all of our students to succeed in navigating the university environment.  We plan the seminars with the overall goal of equipping students to achieve their academic and personal goals... Read more »

COVID-19 and Beyond: Cities on the Front Lines of a Healthier Future

On Thursday, October 29, the Partnership for Healthy Cities—supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the World Health Organization and Vital Strategies—is holding its first discussion to feature the voices of global health leaders and leading mayors on the urban response to COVID-19. The conversation will highlight how city leaders are innovating locally and collaborating globally to guide us through the pandemic toward... Read more »