Local Data Dive

Hosted by NYU CUSP, this data dive invites participants to explore the intricate web of factors shaping health in urban landscapes. By considering mental, physical, and environmental dimensions, students will unearth of the complex interactions between urban living conditions and health outcomes. The initiative encourages a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from urban planning, public health, environmental studies, sociology, and psychology, to comprehensively address the factors influencing health in urban settings. 

The 2024 Data Dive will be held from April 15-19th at NYU CUSP. 

A Multidimensional Approach to Mental, Physical, and Environmental Well-being

Participants are encouraged to select up to two of the following dimensions to focus their analysis on urban settings:

• Mental Health: Examine urban factors impacting mental health, including stressors associated with city living, access to mental health services, community support, and the effects of urban isolation.
• Physical Safety and Health: Investigate how urban design, policing policies, community programs, and infrastructure contribute to or detract from the physical safety of residents, examining aspects like crime rates and public space design.
• Environmental Impact on Health: Analyze the effects of urban ecological factors (e.g., air and water quality, green spaces, noise pollution) on physical health and explore the theme of environmental justice.

These dimensions highlight the role of social, economic, and racial factors in determining health outcomes, underscoring the need for an interdisciplinary approach to urban science and public policy. From understanding the roots of health disparities to exploring the intersection of poverty, race, and health, participants will delve into various critical urban health issues.

Develop Consulting Skills

Hone your abilities to quickly understand a client's challenges and communicate a pragmatic yet creative solution. Build soft skills such as public speaking, networking, leadership, and communication.

Resume Building

Highlight your talents for future employers by adding the Data Drive participation to your resume or CV.

Contribute to Social Good

By focusing on issues like health landscapes in urban environments, participants contribute to societal well-being. This can be immensely satisfying and may even inspire some students to pursue careers in public service or non-profit sectors.

Activities listed below are for NYU CUSP’s participants of the Data Dive only. However, the Final Presentations on Friday, April 19 are open to the public. 

Pre-Data Dive

• Tuesday, March 26, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST - Data Dive Information Session
  • Recording is available for viewing.
• Recruiting
  • Students can form groups of 3-5, request a group, or work independently.
  • Deadline: April 13, 2024 at 5 PM EST

Day 1 - April 15, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction (30 Minutes)

• Brief Session (Breakfast):
  • Welcome Remarks: A quick introduction to the event, its goals, and an overview of the week.
  • Overview of Themes and Datasets: Concise presentation of the data dive themes, datasets, and tools available.
  • Mentor Introductions: Brief introduction of mentors and explanation of their roles.
  • Team Formation: Quick overview of the team formation process (if not pre-assigned).
  • Q&A: A brief session for immediate questions.

Day 2-4 - April 16-18, 2024: Independent Work with Suggested Milestones

• Daily Schedule (Self-Directed):
  • Teams work independently on their projects. Online collaboration tools (Zoom) are available for remote teams. Student groups may reserve a room reservation to work in person.
  • Suggested Milestones:
    • Day 2: Data Exploration and Initial Hypothesis Formation.
    • Day 3: Developing Analysis and Drafting Key Findings.
    • Day 4: Finalizing Deliverables and Presentation Preparation.
• Mentor Consultations (Scheduled):
  • Participants can schedule sessions with mentors for guidance and feedback.

Day 5- April 19, 2024: Late-Morning/Early-Afternoon Showcase

• Set-Up: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Final Preparations: Teams finalize their presentations.
  • Technical Setup: Check in and set up the necessary equipment for presentations.
• Final Showcase: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Registration required)
  • Food and Informal Networking: Light lunch for participants, attendees, and mentors in the CUSP Learning Commons (13th Floor, 370 Jay Street).
  • Each team will have a dedicated screen.
  • Presentation Showcase: Teams present their findings (15 minutes each), followed by a Q&A at the end while teams will be near their screens.
  • Judges' Feedback and Evaluation: Judges provide feedback and evaluate presentations.
• Closing Ceremony:
  • Concluding Remarks: Acknowledge the efforts of participants, mentors, and organizers.
  • Recognition: Announce any special recognitions or awards.