Public Health Equity Data Challenge

2024

Goal

• Use data to drive meaningful insights about public health equity in an easily accessible format to encourage participation regardless of experience

Submission

1. Public-Facing Data Product

This is the centerpiece of your submission, aimed at clearly communicating the results of your analysis to a broad, public audience. The data product should be easily understood by people without a technical background, including community stakeholders and policymakers. We encourage you to present your findings in a creative and accessible way.

You can choose one or more of the following formats for your public-facing data product (suggested word/time limit in parentheses):

• Infographic: Create a picture that explains the results of your analysis and its impact on health equity. Examples of effective infographics can be found on the American Public Health Association (APHA) website.

• Social Media Post: Craft a social media post summarizing the results of your analysis and its health equity impact. You can include an image, but please limit it to no more than 3. For inspiration, see SHADAC’s posts on LinkedIn. Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or Threads posts are also welcome. (For TikTok posts, see the YouTube video guidelines below.)

• Blog Post: Write a blog post using the Public Library of Science (PLOS) guidelines, formatted to communicate your analysis to a public audience. The Behind the Paper series in PLOS Biology offers great examples of how to simplify complex scientific content for general readers.

• Podcast: Record a short podcast explaining your analysis and its relevance to health equity. No need for fancy equipment, but make sure the audio is clear! For inspiration, listen to Dr. Karl’s Great Moments in Science series for ABC international, which effectively communicates science in a brief format.

• YouTube Video: Create a video to explain your findings. You don’t need to post it on YouTube, but we encourage you to upload and share it using Mediaspace for easier access. Check out IFL Science’s Health and Medicine videos for examples of clear, engaging science communication.

2. Short Report

The short report is your chance to explain what you did, including the reasoning behind your analysis and how you arrived at your findings. This document will give the judges and reviewers a concise summary of your methodology and key takeaways.

3. Code and Materials

The code and materials section includes any technical work that underpins your analysis. This will allow the judges and others to review the technical accuracy of your approach, and it will also promote transparency in your work.