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
This advanced Skill-Building Workshop will move “beyond the basics” to help participants apply AI tools and strategies directly to their courses, departments, and academic operations. After a brief refresher on the AI landscape and pedagogy principles, the workshop will focus on practical implementation: specific tools, methods, simulations, and real-world examples tailored to public health education. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and peer collaboration, participants will leave with concrete skills, draft materials, and an action plan for integrating AI into teaching, advising, assessment, and program processes.
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!