The Coleridge Initiative

TRAINING

Providing professionals the opportunity to develop key computer science and data science skill sets to improve public policy through training programs and research.

TRAINING PROGRAM

The training program is designed to address public sector challenges, but is applicable to a broad range of fields such as sociology, public health, computer science, survey statistics, and federal departments. Completion of this program will equip participants with the tools necessary to effectively manage and undergo technology and analytics projects, as well as open the door to the fields of statistical analysis, software development, and data science. This program is designed for professionals with a masters’ degree or above with some emphasis in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, economics or computer science) or at least two years working in a hands-on, data-oriented field.

Core Curriculum

The general format is 10 training days grouped into 2 modules of one week each. There is a primary focus on a different topic each day, as outlined below. In addition, participants are grouped in teams of up to five members to work through an analytic project that answers a specific research question formulated by the team.

Week 1
Project scoping Exploratory data analysis Using Databases Record Linkage Intro to Machine Learning

Week 2
Machine Learning models Model interpretation & evaluation Privacy & confidentiality Project work

The following projects are examples from previous programs.

Addressing Recidivism: Technical Violations

Mommy Don't Go: Recidivism of Mothers

From Prosecuted to Job Recruited: Employment after Prison

UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMS

Kansas City, MO - Spring 2018

Application closed

This program will explore local economic development in KCMO. The program is both sponsored and hosted by The Kauffman Foundation. Financial assistance is available in the form of a limited number of full and partial scholarships. All government applicants will be considered for scholarships and informed of any award upon preliminary admission to the program on February 16.

Application Closes: February 16

Admission Decision: March 2

SQL & Python tutorials: Complete by April 3

In-person training in Kansas City

Module 1: April 23 - 27
Module 2: June 4 - 8

Remote Presentations: June 28 & 29

Chicago, IL - Summer 2018

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The Coleridge Initiative’s program in Applied Data Analytics provides participants the opportunity to choose their own projects or build on projects completed in select earlier programs. The focus of this program will be working with confidential data that examine the labor market and other outcomes of high needs populations, such as ex-offenders or welfare recipients.

Application Closes: May 18

Admission Decision: May 25

SQL & Python tutorials: Complete by July 1

In-person training in Chicago

Module 1: July 18 - 24
Module 2: September 5 - 11

Remote Presentations: TBD

Washington, DC - Fall 2018

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Application Closes: August 31

Admission Decision: September 15

SQL & Python tutorials: Complete by October 15

In-person training in Washington, DC

Module 1: October 31 - November 6
Module 2: December 5 - 11

Remote Presentations: TBD

New York, NY - Winter 2019

APPLY

Application Closes: November 30

Admission Decision: December 14

SQL & Python tutorials: Complete by January 1

In-person training in New York City

Module 1: January 23 - 29
Module 2: February 20 - 26

Remote Presentations: TBD

Application Process

The application will include four components:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Support from your supervisor
Description of a previous data project in which you participated
Proposal for how you will use the skills you learn in this class

By submitting an application you are guaranteeing your availability to join all in-person training days listed for the program to which you are applying. Once the above application materials are submitted, an email will be sent confirming your successful registration. Included in your admission decision will be the process for paying program tuition - please note that any scholarships that may be available are decided on a per program and per application basis.

Once your application is submitted and approved, the final step to be accepted into the class is to complete the SQL & Python tutorials by the date specified for your program.

Group applications: If you are applying as part of a group please include in your proposal how each of the group members plan to use the skills taught in this program at your organization.

Cost

Class price: $15,000

Government and non-profit participants: $10,000 (payment can be made for each module by pcard)

Group discount: You may apply as a group with others from your organization. There will be a 20% discount for the 2nd-4th individuals and a 40% discount for 5th or more individuals.

	Individual or 1st group member	Group members 2-4 each receive a 20% discount	Each additional group member receives a 40% discount
Government / Non-profit	$10,000	$8,000 / person	$6,000 / person
Other	$15,000	$12,000 / person	$9,000 / person

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 301-314-7911

The Executive Program in Applied Data Analytics is an activity of the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. If paying by check, please make your check payable to the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. and reference Account # 21089 in the memo line.