2024 ICPSR Data Fair: Anchored in Data Reality

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Anchored in Data Reality

Ahoy! Set sail on a voyage of discovery during the 2024 Data Fair brought to you by ICPSR. This year's theme is 'Anchored in Data Reality.' Chart a course with us through the vast seas of data. Through our sessions, we will navigate the waves of statistical analysis, chart the currents of data visualization, and steer a course toward actionable insights. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or just dipping your toes into the waters of data, hop aboard as we uncover the treasures hidden within the depths of information. So hoist your sails and join us for a journey that promises to leave you anchored firmly in the reality of data!

Data Fair Sessions: Schedule & Registration

All sessions are virtual, free, and open to the public. You must register for each session that you want to attend. Organizations are allowed (and encouraged!) to broadcast these sessions to groups or classes. Times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 

Session Title (Click title links to register.)Time (EDT)
Monday, September 16, 2024
Data Brunch Live! - State of the Consortium with Maggie Levenstein11:00 AM
Deep Dive into the Child and Family Data Archive (CFData): Exploring Early Care and Education Data Resources from CFData12:30 PM
DSDR: 20 Years of Sharing Population Health Research Data and Resources2:00 PM
Invalid with Any Code3:30 PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
ICPSR Summer Program 2025 and Beyond!11:00 AM
[No session]12:30 PM
Introducing ICPSR's New Metadata Export API2:00 PM
PEERS Data Hub Presents Navigating the Waters of Education Data: Finding and Using Data from Public Access Websites3:30 PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Defining Preprints and Their Role in the ICPSR Bibliography of Data-related Literature11:00 AM
COVID Data Roundup: Exploring COVID-Related Data from ICPSR's Archives12:30 PM
Navigating Crime Data: Unlocking the Treasures of NACJD2:00 PM
NIH Data Sharing Guidelines: Charting the Course for Compliance3:30 PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Harnessing AI for Metadata - The TurboCurator Story11:00 AM
SOMAR: Exploring the Innovations of the Social Media Archive at ICPSR, featuring Meta Content Library API12:30 PM
Data Use in the Age of Artificial Intelligence2:00 PM
North of 49: An Introduction to Canadian Data3:30 PM


Invite your friends to attend the Data Fair!

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Promotional Flyers

We offer printable, shareable flyers with the session schedule and a "Save the Date" reminder. Click on the links to download and use to promote the event.

  • Save the Date Flyer with a description and topics (download the png file here)
  • Save the Date Flyer simple version (download the png file here)
  • Schedule of Sessions Flyer (download the png file here)

Samples pictured below.

three promotional flyers  

Attention Students! 

Apply for the ICPSR Data Communication Scholarship! ICPSR is recognizing students for creating short videos about ICPSR data! "We not only want students using our data, but we want to empower the next generation of data advocates," said Linda Detterman, ICPSR's Membership and Communications Director.

  • Undergraduate and Graduate students must be from an ICPSR member institution and promote a study in the ICPSR catalog.
  • Visit https://myumi.ch/Xeo1y to review the learning objectives and how to prepare your entry.
  • Not sure where to start? This student-produced example video uses animation software, but feel free to use any available tools, including your voice and cell phone camera.

  

Fun Activities

Intended for anyone, whether beginner or expert, these activity sheets can be used in the classroom, on social media, or individually. Share photos of your participants' results using #DataFair and #ICPSR. We offer the following (more coming soon):

  • Word search puzzle - in color or black and white and ready to print (zip file)
  • Search and Find activity - Hints and sheet for answers included (canva file or pngs)
  • Scavenger Hunt activities:
    • "Mad Scientist" Scavenger Hunt - Hints and answer sheet included (canva file, does not require sign in)
    • ICPSR Election & Political Scavenger Hunt  - Hints and answer sheet included (canva file, does not require sign in)
  • Crossword puzzle - Hints and answer sheet included. Ready to print (google doc).

Examples shown below.

Examples of Activity Sheets

 

Share and Revisit Data Fair Sessions

Please visit the 2024 Data Fair Playlist on our YouTube channel to view and share session recordings as they become available. Don't forget to subscribe to ICPSR Announce for information on upcoming events.