Katie Pierce Farrier

Data Science Strategist, Region 3

Classes I Teach

Event Title Summary
Becoming a Snake Charmer -- Introduction to Python This workshop introduces participants to the foundations of the Python programming language. From data types to indexing principles, the learning objectives explored in this workshop will provide a starting point for those interested in integrating Python into their data workflows. Learning outcomes include: using common functions, converting data types, and employing IF…ELSE logic!
Bridging the Digital Divide: Telehealth's Double-edged Sword In order to achieve more equitable telehealth, leaders in health care and communities must address a person's: (1) digital fluency, the ability to use digital tools efficiently and effectively, and (2) the capacity for health advocacy or a person's ability to advocate for their own health needs. Community leaders have the capacity to work towards solving these divides.
Celebrating Moon Times: Flipping the Script on Period Poverty and Standard Puberty Education Indigenous students in the United States regularly missed school while on their “moon times” because they did not have period supplies. Informed by her work with schools and community-based organizations across North America, Eva Marie Carney will discuss the reach and impact of “period poverty” -- or inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products.
Create Effective Data Visualizations Join us for Love Data Week 2023! Data visualization is a key part of communicating information. Learn about common types of visualizations and how to use them to meet the information needs of your audience. This class will give examples of different chart types and will discuss common pitfalls when creating visualizations. Lastly, instructors will use example datasets to demonstrate creating visualizations in Tableau Public.
Create Effective Data Visualizations Data visualization is a key part of communicating information. Learn about common types of visualizations and how to use them to meet the information needs of your audience. This class will give examples of different chart types and will discuss common pitfalls when creating visualizations. Lastly, instructors will use example datasets to demonstrate creating visualizations in Tableau Public.
Health Statistics on the Web (January 29, 2024) Learn the difference between data and statistics, key features and use of health statistics, steps to finding health statistics, and sources of health statistics at the local, state and national level in this In this 90 minute webinar.
Health Statistics on the Web (November 2022) This 1 hour webinar focuses on the location, selection, and effective use of statistics relevant to health on the local, state, and national levels.
Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas, Texas Myanmar refugees in Dallas experience multiple challenges to their successful resettlement and consequent social integration. The researcher will present the process and findings of 5 stages of the community participatory research project with Myanmar refugee women resettling in Dallas, Texas.
Region 3 Library Carpentries November Session Region 3 is excited to announce we will be hosting a free online session of Library Carpentry in November 2023.
Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know (July 10-August 7, 2023) This class introduces telehealth, why it’s important, and how it enables people to have greater access to quality healthcare. Explore how different libraries provided patrons in their communities with access to telehealth services.

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