Policy & Data Science (PODS) Program

Accurate data is crucial in understanding structural issues, including the impact of police brutality and abuse of power. PODS is compiling resources for those interested in learning more about the issue. ⤵️ #BlackLivesMatter policyanddatascience.org/dat…

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Have you looked at our PODS reading list? It might be helpful for this period of self-isolation! We (of course) recommend Weapons of Math Destruction by @mathbabedotorg. We also recommend the @replyall podcast episodes The Crime Machine I&II! More: policyanddatascience.org/rea…

We're on Facebook! Give the PODS Program a like and stay updated with news, including when the next round of applications will open. Link here ⤵️✨ facebook.com/podsprogram/

The PODS website had a little makeover! ➡️ policyanddatascience.org/ 🌟 We're also taking suggestions for our resource list! What are your favourite books/articles/podcasts that demystify concepts such as AI and data science? #rstats

Say hi to @kojishiromoto! We're looking back on last year's fellows. With a degree in Political Science & Economics, Koji honed his pre-existing interest in electoral politics and #dataviz.

Sharing words from @katemarrlaing, who is now in her last year studying Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice (GSFS) Studies. Excited for PODS 2020? Us too!

Here for #CSCDSexpo! @cscds_mcgill. Come say hi 👋

Want a $2000/mo. stipend to learn technical skills? Apply to PODS today. @MaddyNicoloff came to PODS interested in human rights and migration, and honed her #rstats abilities throughout the program. policyanddatascience.org/app…

Have you submitted your PODS app? The deadline is January 26, 11:59pm. @camille_preel came to the program with an interest in social policy, and greatly improved her technical skills both in the bootcamp and at her placement with @prec_analytics. policyanddatascience.org/app… #rstats

🚨The PODS application deadline has been extended!🚨 This is because PODS is working with the possibility of providing internships for fellows. However, they are not yet confirmed. The new deadline is now January 26, 2020 at 11:59pm. policyanddatascience.org/app…

Have you submitted your PODS application? policyanddatascience.org/app…

Are you a non-technical @mcgillu undergraduate who wants to learn more quantitative and computational analysis? Apply to PODS before January 15, 2020 policyanddatascience.org/app…. @JacodTamara is a graduate of @McGillEducation and interested in edu policy. #rstats #r4ds

Happy new year from PODS! Interested in learning more about data science? Head to ⤵️ policyanddatascience.org/app… before Jan 15, 2020. @saeeshm came to PODS with an interdisciplinary interest in environmental policy and urban design. Through PODS, he developed his skills in #rstats!

Words from @garimakaria! Following her PODS experience at @bdc_ca, she has started law school and hopes to bridge her knowledge of international trade with the legalities of privacy, AI, and IP. #r4ds Apply to PODS today! Deadline: January 15, 2020. policyanddatascience.org/app…

Next, @tammyara came to PODS with an interest in forced & labour migration. Now, she aims to bridge her knowledge of qualitative human rights with data & quantitative methods. She completed a project with @prosperedproj at @ihsp_mcgill! ➡️policyanddatascience.org/app… #rstats #r4ds

Thanks @bealibchaber! Bea came to PODS interested in global affairs and its intersections with migration and geography. She completed a project with the wonderful @amelieqv. Apply to PODS today! policyanddatascience.org/app…

Next up, Sara! Studying economics and political science, Sara is interested in energy transition policy. During PODS, she worked on a project involving donor-recipient networks with @team_ajah. Interested? Apply to PODS now! ⤵️ policyanddatascience.org/app… #rstats #academictwitter

Thanks, @NehMartin! Martin came to PODS with a growing interest in coding in addition to his extensive knowledge of urban systems geography. Through PODS, he was able to hone his skills in #rstats and completed a project on metadata at @opennorth.