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