Consortium on Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making (CAnD3) - Strength in numbers

Alumni Feature: Jason Edward Pagaduan

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:22:15 +0000

Jason Edward Pagaduan has a PhD from the University of Toronto and is an evidence synthesis scientist at the Alberta Research Center for Health Evidence (ARCHE). His research interests span socio-cultural perspectives on aging, epistemology, and, more recently, evidence synthesis and knowledge translation.

Fellows Feature: David Okunlola and Nicole A. Rezende

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:09:57 +0000

With April approaching, our Fellows are entering the final stretch of their CanD3 training journey, having completed two-thirds of the program.

Fellows Feature: Hermine Nguefack and Samuel Nemeroff

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:15:15 +0000

As February winds down, March promises to be an exciting month! With a dynamic Lunch & Learn exploring the future of science in Canada and the much-anticipated recruitment for our next training cohort, there's a lot to look forward to.

Fellows Feature: Kaitlin Wannamaker and Shabnoor Nabi

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:32:53 +0000

As January's initial excitement settles, February emerges as a month of focused momentum, bringing CAnD3 back into its dynamic research orbit, with learning activities and an upcoming Lunch&Learn that promises to dive deep into the cutting-edge world of government AI practices.

Fellows Feature: Valentin Pautonnier, Jiaxin Gu, and Adebayo Makanju

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:46:27 +0000

The new year 2025 has arrived, bringing with it the promise of fresh starts, new actions, and valuable learning opportunities. As we transition back from winter break, our Fellows are rejuvenated and ready to embrace the challenges ahead, enhancing their skills in data analytics focused on aging populations.

Fellows Feature: Mathieu Marcotte and Omotayo Olaoye

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:03:37 +0000

As winter break approaches, our dedicated Fellows are concluding their first semester of training, enriched by a series of engaging sessions, including the impactful Connect2Learn session on Data Ethics. Now is a perfect moment to reflect on their growth and experiences over the past months.

Data in Action: CAnD3's Second International PopAging DataViz

Rachelle Dong & Arianne Rodriguez-Saltron — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:54:47 +0000

October 22-24, 2024, marked the second hybrid international workshop jointly hosted by the Consortium on Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making (CAnD3) and the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University. The Pop Aging DataViz Workshop was expertly led by long time CAnD3 data instructor and CAnD3 Fellow from the pilot cohort, Dr. Sakeef Karim.

Fellows Feature: Nkasiobi Nwobi and Mahjoube Amanichakani

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:18:25 +0000

October has been an eventful month for our 2024-2025 Fellows, featuring a range of activities from training sessions to our PopAging DataViz workshop hosted at Florida State University. This month also included two insightful Lunch and Learn sessions. We had the opportunity to catch up with Nkasiobi and Mahjoube. Continue reading to discover their personal goals, research interests, and aspirations for the upcoming year.

Fellows Feature: Maya Krishnan, Ogochukwu Onyeso, and Helena Huynh

phuong.dong@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:51:00 +0000

The first month of the training program has flown by, and our Fellows have had an exciting kick-start with CAnD3! It all began with the Alumni Showcase Event, where they had the opportunity to meet our incredible alumni from the past four years and discuss their research projects. As we eagerly await the exciting learning experiences in October, let’s take a moment to learn more about our Fellows and hear their inspiring stories. This month, we are delighted to introduce Maya, Ogochukwu, and Helena!

Fellows Feature: Mohsen Monji and Galiba Zahid

Rachelle Dong — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:26:01 +0000

We are thrilled to announce the return of CAnD3 for its fifth training year, featuring our largest cohort yet—24 remarkable Fellows selected from partner higher education institutions. This year's group showcases a diverse array of backgrounds who bring a wealth of disciplinary expertise ranging from commerce and public administration to sociology and epidemiology.