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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Fundamentals Training Module
Spark is pleased to announce the launch of a new free asynchronous training module, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Fundamentals, developed by the Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Oppression Program Team at McMaster University. This module aims to promote a campus culture of belongingness and foster Inclusive Excellence.
Module Overview
The EDIA Fundamentals module is a 5-part training designed for students, staff, and faculty. It offers an accessible opportunity to learn about EDIA, Anti-Racism, and Anti-Oppression through a mix of narrative, video, and audio-narrated slide decks, along with activities to enhance the learning experience. The mandatory portions of the module take approximately 3 hours to complete and include a final quiz to assess understanding.
How to Enroll
The module is hosted on Avenue to Learn, and enrollment is available through Mosaic. To learn more and enroll, participants can scan the QR Code on the poster or visit the Inclusion and Anti-Racism Education Program Page.
Spark encourages everyone to join this important educational initiative to enhance knowledge on equity and foster spaces of belongingness at McMaster University.
For more details and to enroll, visit the Inclusion and Anti-Racism Education Program Page.
Upcoming Information Sessions: SSHRC Insight Grant and Partnership Development Grant Programs
Spark is pleased to announce that the Faculty of Social Sciences will be offering information sessions tailored for FSS applicants on two SSHRC funding competitions scheduled for fall 2024. These sessions are designed to provide strategies for writing competitive applications, focusing on content rather than administrative details.
Session Details:
SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Date: May 30th, 10:30am-noon
Format: Via Zoom
What You Will Learn:
- What to include in each section of the application
- Recent competition trends
- Strategies for success
- Timelines and submission processes
These sessions will offer valuable tips for successful applications based on competition data, feedback on past applications, instructions from funding agencies, and insights from past adjudication committee members.
Registration: All researchers considering applying to either the Insight Grant or Partnership Development Grant competition in fall 2024 are encouraged to attend. To register, please contact Matt directly at wymanmcm@mcmaster.ca.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your grant application strategies and increase your chances of success!
Learning Cohort on Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Fundamentals of OCAP® Training
Spark is pleased to share an important learning opportunity organized by AskResearch, focusing on Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This initiative will guide participants through the newly revised and reimagined First Nations Information Governance Centre’s Fundamentals of OCAP® training course.
What is OCAP®?
OCAP® stands for ownership, control, access, and possession. It is a set of principles that establishes how First Nations’ data and information are collected, protected, used, or shared. This training builds on the excellent work coordinated by the Indigenous Matters subgroup, providing insights into approaches that support Indigenous data sovereignty and ensuring First Nations have control over their data.
Course and Cohort Details:
- Format: Online and self-guided, consisting of six modules, each taking 30-50 minutes to complete.
- Duration: Participants have six months from registration to complete the course.
- Cohort Start Date: June 3, 2024
- MS Team: A dedicated MS Team will be created for participants to reflect on course content, ask questions, share resources, and consider applications within local frameworks.
Pricing Information:
- Cost: $500.00 per course before taxes.
- Discount: If a group of 10 or more enrolls, the cost will be reduced by 30%.
How to Enroll:
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the MS Form by Monday, May 27, 2024. Once they have received information from all interested participants, they will send out confirmation emails with next steps.
For any questions, please reach out to askresearch@mcmaster.ca.
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study
The
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study is a collaboration between the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The PATH Study is a household-based, nationally representative, longitudinal cohort study of approximately 46,000 adults and youth (ages 12-17) in the United States. The PATH Study was launched in 2011 to inform the FDA's regulatory activities under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which was signed into law in 2009.
This workshop will utilize hands-on examples to better understand the PATH Study sample design and weighting. Specifically, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to conduct longitudinal analyses to estimate change over time, as well as pseudo-cross-sectional analyses to estimate prevalence. This workshop will focus on understanding and using the PATH Study data files, not on a specific analytic approach. The workshop will combine lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.
The workshop will be offered in two formats (in-person or virtual-only). Applicants should apply for the in-person or virtual-only sections based on preference. Each section will be offered on different dates, and the same course content will be covered in both.
Full Workshop details
here.
Apply for this Workshop
here.
The deadline to apply for the PATH Study Workshop is
May 31 2024.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Grant Applications: Updated Dates
The August 1 deadline for Connection Grants has moved forward to June 20. This is a one-time change for the 2024-25 cycle. Going forward, the standard application deadlines will be in place.
Statistics Canada: Workshops
Statistics Canada is delighted to invite you to our upcoming workshops. Please note: Advanced registration is required. We ask that you please register early, spaces are limited for the workshops.
How to Use Census Data
Description: Conducted every five years, the Census of Population is the most comprehensive source of data on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of Canadians. The Census workshop is designed for those new to working with Census data or those who want to further develop their abilities in regards to working with Census concepts, methodology, geography and analysis. The workshop material will explore the depth and breadth of data available and enhance participants’ ability to use the 2021 Census resources effectively.
During this workshop, you will:
- Review methodology and questionnaire content
- Explore Census Geographies
- Understand Census concepts and variables
- Learn how to use Census Program website tools
- Learn how to find and use Census data on the Statistics Canada website
This online workshop will be delivered over a two-day period.
Intended Target Audience: This is an introductory workshop; it may be too basic for advanced data users.
Registration Information: English and French workshop dates are available from
May to July. For more information and to register for a session, please go to
this link.
Cost: $325 per learner
Turning Statistics into Stories
Description: Stories resonate with audiences while numbers alone may overwhelm. Join us for an introductory workshop that will help you to communicate the messages emerging from your data in a more effective manner. During this workshop, you will focus on your target audience, use statistics to present your story and put numbers into a context to help your audience understand your messages. Along the way you will learn some useful tips on how to use tables and graphs to illustrate your story.
Emphasis is placed on the following considerations:
- What is a Data Story?
- Constructing a Data Story – Audience and Context
- Elements of a Data Story
- Packaging the Data Story - Putting the Elements Together
- Bringing it all Together
Throughout the workshop these considerations are practiced and applied using examples from Statistics Canada.
Intended Target Audience: This is an introductory workshop; it may be too basic for advanced data users.
Registration Information: English and French workshop dates are available from June to July. For more information and to register for a session, please go to this link.
Cost: $325 per learner
