Skill-Building Workshops
Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
On Wednesday, March 18 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, we are offering four (optional) skill-building workshops for attendees. These workshops offer dynamic learning environments where participants actively engage in hands-on activities, guided exercises, and collaborative discussions to enhance personal and professional pursuits.
Ranging from technical proficiencies to soft skills development, these sessions cater to a diverse audience seeking to expand their expertise and adaptability. Facilitated by experienced instructors or subject matter experts, skill-building workshops not only provide valuable insights and strategies but also create a supportive space for participants to learn from each other’s experiences. Registrants can add a workshop to their registration for an additional fee.
Beyond the Basics: Practical Applications
of AI for Academic Public Health
Led by Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), this advanced workshop moves beyond the basics to help participants apply AI tools and strategies directly to courses, departments, and academic operations. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and peer collaboration, participants will gain practical skills, draft materials, and an action plan for integrating AI into teaching, advising, assessment, and program processes.
Note: included in the cost of the workshop is the Foundations of AI in Public Health Education online training on February 18, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM ET. Please contact meetings@aspph.org if you have not received your discount code.
Turning ASPPH Data Into Action: Evidence-Based Approaches to Enrollment Planning
This interactive workshop will demonstrate how to use the MyASPPH.org dashboards to translate both Institutional Reporting and SOPHAS datasets into actionable insights for enrollment strategy. In the context of today’s shifting public health and higher education landscape, attendees will conduct guided, hands-on analyses with facilitators to navigate key visualizations, explore peer trends, and apply data-driven findings to real enrollment challenges.
Crafting Powerful Public Health Narratives: A Storytelling Workshop for Scholars and Practitioners
This interactive workshop, led by scientist and science communicator Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, will equip participants with strategies to transform complex public health information into compelling, accessible stories. Attendees will learn key elements of narrative structure, practice effective communication techniques, and begin developing a public health narrative tailored to their own work.
Leading Through Change: Reclaiming Your Agency for Well-Being and Impact
This interactive workshop equips public health and higher education leaders with evidence-based practices to strengthen resilience, reclaim agency, and lead with steadiness during periods of significant transition. Participants leave with immediately applicable tools to restore clarity, preserve energy, and model grounded leadership even when organizational circumstances remain uncertain.
Join these workshops to elevate your skills, connect with industry experts, and gain valuable insights!
Foundations of AI: Live Online Training – 2/18/2026
Join this live virtual training on February 18, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET, led by Dr. C. Edward Watson (AAC&U). This session welcomes participants at all experience levels and designed to build practical, introductory AI skills. It also serves as a prep session for the in-person AI Skill-Building Workshop on March 18, 2026.
