Student Events

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “Because we’ve always done it like that,” may not be the best answer to, “Why do we do the things we do?” In our ever-changing world, we are seeing shifts in our markets and economies, our cultural norms, our behaviors, and ourselves. Now is the... Read more »

In this course, participants will address how researchers can use qualitative research to draw attention to underlying mechanisms that define social problems. They will discuss qualitative processes to better position efforts to design and collect data specifically aimed at contributing directly to social justice. Timely issues, including racial disparities in policing, will be used as... Read more »

There is a substantial gap between the development of innovations in medicine, public health, education and other fields and their delivery in hospitals, communities and schools. Implementation science is an emerging field that is dedicated to the study of closing this gap by scientifically identifying the factors that facilitate and impede the systematic uptake of... Read more »

Using the philosophy that “those who are happy at home perform better on the job,” this workshop was developed for those who feel burdened with too many responsibilities and without enough time for personal enjoyment. This workshop will help participants explore and define home responsibilities, identify career requirements and prioritize leisure time. The resulting better... Read more »

Research is complicated; media messages are short. But projecting population health science knowledge & innovation into the public domain is essential to changing the way we think about health. The print and broadcast media play a critical role – how can scientists work with journalists and others to share accurate, timely and actionable information outside... Read more »

This course offers a broad introduction into the use of geospatial data in data science applications.  The course will be highly focused on what makes geospatial data different from other types of data and what these differences imply for using and applying geospatial data.  The course materials will be built for non-geospatial professionals who find... Read more »

FPG's Carolina Consortium on Human Development is pleased to welcome Dr. Diana Fishbein as the first presenter in their Spring 2022 Series. The title of her presentation is "Accelerating the Translation of Developmental Science to Practice and Policy Through an Equity Lens" Join them Mondays from 2:00 – 3:15 PM (EST) via zoom.

Join the Spring 2022 meetings of the support pod for Gillings-affiliated students, postdocs, staff and faculty who self-identify as Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAAPI)! This pod’s purpose is to create a special place for AAAPI students that is open, safe and brave for giving voice to lived experiences and emotions, as well as... Read more »