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Education and Training

At ISDRC, we are deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of data professionals and empowering current practitioners with tools, training, and mentorship. Our education and training programs bridge academic learning with hands-on research to advance statistical and data science knowledge across sectors.

Workshops and Seminars

We offer year-round workshops and seminars designed for students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals. Led by ISDRC faculty and guest experts, these sessions cover both foundational and advanced topics in statistics and data science.

Topics Include:

  • Introduction to R and Python for Data Science

  • Statistical Inference and Experimental Design

  • Machine Learning Applications in Public Health

  • Ethics and Privacy in Big Data Analytics

  • Visualizing Data for Impact

​Formats:

  • In-person (at partnering universities or research sites)

  • Virtual (live interactive sessions and recordings)

Upcoming Series:

“Statistical Frontiers: Integrating AI and Human Insight”
Summer 2025

Online Courses and Programs

Our digital learning initiatives make high-quality statistical education accessible worldwide. These programs are ideal for self-paced learning and professional development.

Offerings Include:

  • Webinars: 60–90 minute topical lectures with live Q&A

  • Short Courses: 4–6 week instructor-led programs with assignments and discussion forums

  • Certificates: Completion credentials available for selected programs

Sample Courses:

  • Statistical Methods for Social Impact

  • Foundations of Predictive Modeling

  • Data Ethics in Practice: Policies and Protocols

  • Reproducible Research in R

Internships and Fellowships

ISDRC offers immersive internship and fellowship opportunities for students and early-career professionals interested in applied statistical research.

Internship Program

Our research internships (summer or semester-based) provide hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization on active ISDRC projects. Interns are mentored by senior researchers and contribute to publishable work.

Fellowship Opportunities

The ISDRC Fellowship is a competitive program for graduate students and postdocs pursuing independent or collaborative statistical research aligned with our mission. Fellows receive mentorship, funding, and the opportunity to present their work.

Eligibility:​

  • Undergraduate juniors/seniors (internships)

  • Master’s and Ph.D. students (internships/fellowships)

  • Early-career scholars with relevant research experience​

Applications for Fall 2025 open July 15, 2025.

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