This course introduces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for beginners and researchers who want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. This class will cover 3 afternoons (9/26, 9/28 and 9/30). Learn... Read more »
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center
This course will teach participants how to use the programming language Julia to load, clean, plot and analyze social-science data. Julia is a newer programming language with a focus on high-performance scientific computing and allows efficient manipulation of large datasets. The course will cover the basics of loading tabular data; cleaning, filtering and joining that... Read more »
Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Wednesdays - (time TBD) Meet at the Pittsboro St. entrance to McGavran-Greenberg Hall for a 30-minute walk on campus or the neighborhood nearby.
Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center
Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the art of intentionally integrating the approaches... Read more »
"New Frontiers in Health Sciences Research" will be held on September 28 --- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in MacNider 321, with a Zoom option as well.
All are invited to the weekly ESE In-House Seminar Series which continues on Sept. 28 at 12:20 p.m. with Felix Dodds presenting “Saving the planet one bracket at a time.” The series asks speakers to tailor their presentation for a general audience so that all participants benefit. For more details, including how to join, please... Read more »
This course introduces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for beginners and researchers who want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. This class will cover 3 afternoons (9/26, 9/28 and 9/30). Learn... Read more »
The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) welcomes Andre Sourander, MD, as the first distinguished speaker of their 2022-2023 series on September 28 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Sourander will present "Population-based digitalized interventions with telephone coaching for childhood anxiety, preschool disruptive behavior and prenatal depression." Dr. Sourander’s presentation will describe the background, development of... Read more »
Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and resilience. Dedicate time to self-nurture with 15-20 minute mindfulness meditation and self-compassion sessions. Thursdays - 2 P.M. in 2304 McGavran-Greenberg Hall
Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the art of intentionally integrating the approaches... Read more »
NOTICE: Owing to unexpected circumstances, this event has been cancelled - though this series will continue in the near future. Please contact cgmason@email.unc.edu with any questions. This virtual, podcast-style event highlights Gillings School of Global Public Health alumni discussing life after the Gillings School. This series showcases a broad range of public health alumni who... Read more »
In this inaugural Lunch and Learn presentation, Drs. Mark Holmes and George Pink will present "The rural environment and a new type of Medicare provider: The Rural Emergency Hospital." Registration required. Contact Jake Stallard with questions.
This course introduces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for beginners and researchers who want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. This class will cover 3 afternoons (9/26, 9/28 and 9/30). Learn... Read more »
In this in-person seminar, Dr. Herman Pontzer will give a seminar on “Aging, Exercise and Evolution in Human Energetics.” Dr. Pontzer is an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University. Registration required.
