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May
31
0 comments Tags: coding, conferences, Data
The 2026 R/Medicine conference took place virtually from May 5th to May 8th. This conference provides a live space for sharing R-based tools and approaches to analyze and gain insights from health data. Even though not everyone attending this conference will consider themselves data librarians, we all share an interest in working with health data,… Read More »
May
22
0 comments Tags: Citizen Science, Funded Projects, public libraries
On June 2, 2026, we will be hosting three public libraries who received Citizen Science Kits from NNLM Region 7 to discuss how their libraries have supported science education and programming with a focus on homeschoolers. Between October 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025, Region 7 provided 45 citizen science kits to NNLM members in… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data, Funded Project
May
17
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Last month, I hosted a webinar called “Region 7 Presents: SciENcv- An Introduction” alongside my colleague, Javier Martinez Rodriguez (Data Services Librarian at NYU Langone Health). In this class, we explained what SciENcv is, the importance of this tool, a walkthrough on how to fill out the form, and a few tips and reminders provided… Read More »
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May
04
0 comments Tags: aging, Older Adults, resources
May is Older Americans Month which makes it a great time to think about healthy aging, health in later years, and how to support older relatives, friends, and community members. According to U.S. Census projections, by 2030, people 65 and older will outnumber those 18 and under. So how can we stay healthy as we age?… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Apr
27
0 comments Tags: environmental health, gardening, resources
The old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So it’s time to get out in the garden to help those flowers and vegetables and herbs and greenery grow. Gardening can positively affect your health and wellbeing by getting your body moving and contributing to a healthy environment. Learn more about the health benefits of… Read More »
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