How to Read a Research Paper Workshop, Emory University Libraries

Date: Wednesday, 10/23/24
Time: 1PM-2PM
Location: WML 314
Instructor: Derek Harootune Otis, Student Flourishing Librarian
Required Supplies: A laptop or tablet; Writing supplies

Digging through scholarly articles is one of the most important, exciting, but also time-consuming parts of the research process. This workshop will teach you how to approach these research papers strategically, cutting through the noise and getting right to the most relevant, interesting material in your field. The instructor will cover the latest reading techniques and tools, including AI assistants, research paper anatomy, and the Oreo Method of reading. Appropriate for all majors and areas of interest!

Register at this link!

2024 BRIDGE Community Forum, BRIDGE Research Group

BRIDGE is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual BRIDGE Community Forum.

The BRIDGE Community Forum was established with the intention of bringing together researchers, clinicians, patients, and community stakeholders to share valuable knowledge and devise new strategies to narrow the disparity gap in the Black community. Past forums have been a tremendous success, providing invaluable input that led to the launch of our breast cancer survivor focus group and the establishment of new research priorities. This year’s in-person event will further propel our research efforts and foster deeper connections within the Atlanta community. It is crucial, as researchers, that we bridge the gap with the populations we study, ensuring that their voices are included in our research directions. BRIDGE warmly invites not only those working with cancer survivors but also individuals focused on health disparities to attend.

The forum will feature a variety of research presentations from researchers at Emory, Moffit Cancer Center, and Morehouse. Additionally, BRIDGE will provide support and educational resources from our valued community partners. The event will also highlight the development and inspiring outcomes of our BRIDGE community survivor focus group.

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024, Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Rollins School of Public Health, Claudia Nance Rollins Building, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Please register here.

Maternal and Child Health Policy Workshop, Emory’s MCH Center of Excellence Collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Center for Maternal Health Equity, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Georgia State University and Georgia Watch

Pricing Your Innovation with Carolyn Crewe (Skills Builder Workshop), The Hatchery

Thursday, October 10, 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm. 

If pricing feels like a mystery, this workshop is for you. In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• How to transform the innovative thing you’re working on into offers customers want
• How to calculate what those offers are worth
• How to price your offers fairly so customers keep coming back for more

Early in her entrepreneurial career, Carolyn made some pricing mistakes and quickly realized there was nowhere to go for help. So, she took what she already knew from her MBA and lived business experience, read any pricing book she could get her hands on, and did pricing courses at places like MIT—all to fix her own pricing problem. Now, nearly 10 years later, as a pricing coach and startup advisor, she has become kind of obsessed with helping founders supercharge revenue by pricing confidently.

Register here: https://bit.ly/f24prototyping

Workshops on Copyright for Theses and Dissertations, Emory University Libraries

Will your thesis or dissertation raise copyright considerations? Learn about navigating copyright and author rights in a digital environment. The workshops will answer questions such as:

• Everyone quotes the work of other scholars in their dissertation. If the quotes are acknowledged, does this ever raise copyright issues?
• I found a photo online on a website. Can I include it in my dissertation since everything’s free on the internet
• Should I pay to register copyright for my dissertation?
• I have this great film clip from the 1940s with images and music that I’d like to include with my dissertation. Are there different copyright rules for audio-visual formats?

There will be two workshops, both virtual and hosted by Emory University Libraries. 

To register for the workshop on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6 – 7pm, visit this link.

To register for the workshop on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6 – 7pm, visit this link.

Data Visualization and Storytelling for Public Health Professionals: How to Present Your Data in Meaningful and Impactful Ways, Region IV Public Health Training Center

This is a live webinar on September 24, 2024, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join.

Data visualization and storytelling are powerful tools that can help you make sense of your data, as well as to communicate data insights, guide decision-making and persuade others. This webinar introduces the essential principles of data visualization and data storytelling. Participants will learn to transform data into compelling narratives and persuasive arguments, tailor visualizations for a specific audience, and avoid the most common data visualization and storytelling mistakes.

Dr. Amy Patterson, PhD, MHS, is an experienced public health practitioner and educator with 20 years of experience in health communication, mixed methods research, program evaluation, and public health pedagogy. She received an MHS in International Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a PhD in Behavioral Science and Health Education from Emory University. Dr. Patterson has worked with organizations such as The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Carter Center, Save the Children, the DeKalb County Board of Health (Georgia), Global Dialogues, and Catholic Relief Services on projects in Atlanta, Mali, Nigeria, and Ethiopia related to HIV, childhood immunization, malaria, refugee and migrant health, maternal and reproductive health, and neglected tropical diseases.

Dr. Patterson joined the faculty of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, in 2013 to take on the leadership of their undergraduate major in Public Health. During her tenure at Agnes Scott College, she has contributed significantly to developing and implementing the college’s signature initiative, SUMMIT, which integrates global learning, leadership development, digital proficiency, and preparation for professional success throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum. As part of SUMMIT, she has taught workshops on Data Storytelling with Tableau and Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics. She also coordinates a funded internship program for public health students and facilitates an annual series of workshops on Professional Success in Public Health for Public Health majors and minors.

Dr. Patterson volunteers regularly with the Atlanta Area Evaluation Association’s Pro Bono Evaluation program, providing evaluation support to local non-profits. She is deeply committed to public health capacity-building in all aspects of her work. 

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key applications for data visualization and storytelling in public health and their relevance to your work.
• Employ the principles of effective data visualization to create images, graphics, and compelling narratives.
• Tailor your data visualizations and stories to a particular audience.
• Recognize and avoid the most common mistakes in data visualization and storytelling.

CERTIFICATE:The course contains three modules: a module for pre-webinar questions, a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation module. After accessing the three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.

Visit this link for more information and to access modules.

Coffee & Donut Career Conversations: Navigating Self-Advocacy and Storytelling, PASE Center

Join PASE on Tuesday, 9/24 from 12-1pm for an engaging and insightful midday event at our “Coffee & Donut Career Conversations,” where participants will explore the art of self-advocacy and the power of storytelling in shaping your career. This session is designed to provide practical strategies and inspiration for professionals looking to effectively communicate their strengths, experiences, and aspirations.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive Workshop: Learn how to craft and deliver compelling personal narratives that highlight your unique skills and experiences.
• Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from industry leaders and career coaches on the importance of self-advocacy in professional growth and how to navigate it successfully.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and mentors over coffee and donuts, and share your own career stories in a supportive environment.
• Q&A Session: Get your questions answered and receive personalized advice on how to leverage storytelling in your career development.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, this event will equip you with the tools and confidence to advocate for yourself and tell your story in a way that resonates with employers, colleagues, and industry leaders.

Register by September 24th at 11:45am 12Twenty!

Voting and Public Health Event, Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI)

On Sept 23, 2024 12 – 1pm, there will be a discussion about Voting and Public hosted by the Social Determinants of Health Certificate Program in Partnership with the Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI). REDI will be on site with information about voting eligibility & registration. Light refreshments will be served!

The event will feature Representative Imani Barnes, a Trainer at the Division of Animal Resources at Emory University’s School of Medicine and a Georgia State Representative in DeKalb County as well as Sara Tindall Ghazal,  who is an election law attorney, a voter protection champion, and one of five members of the GA State Election Board.

Location: RRR Ballroom

You do not have to be enrolled in the SDOH certificate to attend!

Weekly Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (PhD, MPH), an epidemiologist and data scientist, operates free weekly newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist along with a number of other public health professionals.

This newsletter aims to provide a direct line of “translated” public health science to the local, national, and international community. Over the past 4 years, YLE has covered COVID-19 topics ranging from variants to vaccines and booster rollouts, to exciting new developments like antivirals and context to some of our greatest unanswered questions.

YLE has also started to dip into other public health topics, like gun violence, reproductive health, other infectious diseases, and public health events. For more information about the mission and background of the newsletter, visit this link. To subscribe for the weekly rundown of new posts, enter your email address here. A substack of all posts from YLE is also available here.

Maternal Health Lecture, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Lagos, Centre for Clinical Trials, Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS).

RSPH is hosting an informative Maternal Health Lecture from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Lagos, Centre for Clinical Trials, Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS).

Speakers include CCTRIS Professor B.B. Afolabi (Director); Professor T.A. Adeyemo (Deputy Director, Clinical Trials), and Dr. M. Balogun (Deputy Director, Implementation Science).

The lecture will be on Friday September 27 from 12-1pm in RRR 800. Please RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maternal-health-lecture-by-the-university-of-lagos-tickets-1007827478117?aff=oddtdtcreato