Data 101: An Introduction to Understanding our Data Driven World
WITH MARK FREEMAN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 12 NOON - 1:3OPM
Data has been described as the "new oil" of the 21st century, touching almost every aspect of our lives. This webinar aims to provide an introduction to making sense of our new data-driven world, and more importantly, provide skills to better assess if the data insights presented to us are correct. Mark Freeman is a community health advocate turned data scientist interested in the intersection of race, health, and technology. He received his M.S. from the Stanford School of Medicine where he was trained in clinical research, experimental design, and statistics. His life’s mission is to improve the health of as many people as possible through data—especially among those marginalized. In addition to being a data scientist, Mark serves as BACHAC's Evaluation and Analytics Committee Chair.