Programs and Events
DataHaven works closely with residents and organizations throughout Connecticut to lead high-quality programs and events focused on expanding public access to data.
DataHaven’s largest program is the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey (DCWS), which produces information on quality of life, public health, and civic vitality for every town and neighborhood in the state. DataHaven’s widely-used reports include specialized analyses of data from the DCWS as well as from hundreds of federal, state, and local data sources.
DataHaven co-publishes reports with, and offers technical assistance and services to, a wide range of public and non-profit partners. DataHaven staff frequently work one-on-one with data users and give presentations at events, conferences, and workshops across the state.
The DataHaven Youth Action Council (DHYAC) is the youth action board for DataHaven. DHYAC’s mission is to educate and integrate youth perspectives into DataHaven’s publications with the overarching goal of increasing data accessibility, uplifting youth voices, and preparing youth leaders in the data sector.
The DHYAC is a youth-led initiative. The objectives of the DHYAC program can be summarized in three categories: advisement, education, and research. It currently meets at public libraries in the New Haven area, but is open to youth from throughout Connecticut. More information is posted here.
In addition to its large statewide data release events, DataHaven leads data trainings and webinars throughout Connecticut. We also host an annual Apizza and Data Party, an annual Data + Ice Cream Social, and “data happy hours” in Hartford, New Haven, and other Connecticut towns.
Please contact us if you are interested in attending, co-hosting, or sponsoring our next event, or inviting us to speak at one of your upcoming events!
The Community Data Explorers program is intended for people who are part of communities that have historically been left out of data decisionmaking, and who want to build their skills in research and community impact. Please contact us for more information about the program.
Please see the About DataHaven page on this website for more information about our free technical assistance program.
In addition to working directly with Connecticut educators, DataHaven partners with area teachers to periodically update a set of classroom materials and resources. Please visit this page for more information and to access these resources.