National Summer Institute for Statistical & GIS Analysis of Health Data

June 21-27, 2009

With the support of the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC) and Statistics Canada, the University of Regina has developed an institute for the advanced training of participants in the statistical and geographical information systems (GIS) analysis of health data.  (Co-sponsored by the Geography, Psychology and Sociology departments)

The institute is open to aproximately 50 participants from across the country, including academics, researchers, graduate students, and practitioners in the field.

The National Summer Institute (NSI) is an intensive, hands-on workshop over seven days.  Participants should have some background preparation in statistics, such as a university course.  However, no background in GIS (mapping data) is required.

The cost for the NSI is a non-refundable reservation fee of $150 (GST included), $75 for students.  Funds are also available to help subsidize participants' travel and accomodations (based upon need).

In addition, inexpensive newly-constructed university housing is available to keep costs to a minimum (approximately $47 per night).