Summer Program Testimonials
Read what other participants, teaching assistants, and instructors have to say about ICPSR’s summer training in statistics, data analysis, and quantitative methods.
Joy Rhodes
“I was told that this was going to change my life, and to be honest it has, and then some.”
Joy Rhodes is a PhD student in Political Science who studies political parties and participation in social movements.
Gnei Preena
“The content is super challenging. It’s like we’re learning a new language within one month.”
Gnei Preena is a PhD student who attended the Summer Program to learn how to develop new scales and measurements for a variable she is exploring.
Dean Shamess
“You’ll see things in a much richer way than you did before, and your own work will benefit.”
Dean Shamess, a PhD candidate in Public Policy who studies research funding and the effects of funding on long-term outcomes, discusses how the Summer Program provided him with a different, interdisciplinary outlook on his work and research.
Elizabeth Aritonang
“There’s just so many resources and folks at your fingertips ready to help.”
Elizabeth Aritonang is a PhD student studying state-level school finances, state legislatures, and racial disparities.
Casey Randazzo
“One of the best parts is creating connections that are going to turn into future collaborations.”
Casey Randazzo is a PhD student in communication technology who worked as a Summer Program TA.
Cecilia Cavero Sánchez
“I’ve learned how to follow classes in a different way, making sure that I know how to help people.”
Cecilia Cavero Sánchez, a graduate student, discusses the benefits of being a Summer Program TA.
Matthew Guzman
“The Summer Program is a meeting of the minds.”
Matthew Guzman, an Education Policy PhD student, discusses how the Summer Program advances research methods.
Kenicia Wright
“The Summer Program reduces the stress of learning.”
Summer Program instructor Dr. Kenicia Wright discusses the Program’s enjoyable learning environment.
Tremaine Sails-Dunbar
“You have the opportunity to tailor your schedule to your strengths and weaknesses.”
Tremaine Sails-Dunbar, a PhD student in Public Health, discusses how he strengthened his quantitative skillset.
Ryan Houston-Dial
“One of the things that surprised me is the community that I’ve been able to build here.”
Ryan Houston-Dial, a PhD student studying Clinical-Community Psychology, discusses connecting with others.
Niccole Pamphilis
“Pace yourself. There are so many things to do in the Summer Program.”
Dr. Niccole Pamphilis discusses why she keeps returning to teach in the Program.
Junchao Tang
“There are instructors here who are very energetic and very passionate about teaching.”
Junchao Tang, a PhD student in Sociology, discusses the supportive pedagogical culture at the Summer Program.
Dr. Rosalyn Harrington
“I’m a qualitative researcher, so learning the quantitative aspect has been mind-blowing.”
Dr. Rosalyn Harrington is an Assistant Professor who researches vulnerable populations and emergency management.
Raven Muñoz & Eunice Park
“There are lots of things we were able to do here outside of studying.”
In this video, participants Raven and Eunice discuss meeting each other and the Program’s social environment.
Shane Singh
“It’s a great privilege to be able to teach people who are excited to learn about statistics.”
Dr. Shane Singh discusses why he enjoys teaching at the Summer Program, and finding a co-author here.
Irene Morse
“At ICPSR, I get to interact with lots of other kinds of social scientists.”
Irene Morse, a PhD candidate in Political Science, discusses networking and connecting with other participants.
Desmond Wallace
“It’s been a very nice journey.”
In this video, Dr. Desmond Wallace discusses his progression from Summer Program participant to instructor.
Valerie Polad
“It’s a very welcoming place to learn about methods.”
Valerie Polad, a PhD student in Quantitative Psychology, worked as a Summer Program TA.