The Research Bazaar will hold three sub-themed weeks related to the overarching theme of Data Science for the Social Good. Each week will include a number of 90-minute interactive discussion sessions. The goal of the sessions is to facilitate conversation and community-building around an issue, question, service, or project that is related to one of the Research Bazaar sub-themes. The sessions are expected to engage audience discussion in some way, but are otherwise very flexible in format, which is up to the presenter. The planning committee welcomes all proposals for 90-minute sessions and encourages submitters to think creatively about the discussion topic and format.

The focus of the interactive discussion session should fit one of the three Research Bazaar sub-themes related to the overarching theme of Data Science for the Social Good:
Feb  4th, 1:00-2:30 PM - Data Science for Racial Equity
Feb 10th, 1:00-2:30 PM - Data Science for Health and the Environment
Feb 17th, 1:00-2:30 PM - Data Science for Cities

Format:
The 90-minute interactive discussion sessions will be held in designated Zoom rooms where attendees will be able to join and speak with the presenters. Presenters will have access to Zoom features such as breakout rooms, reactions, etc. as needed for the format they propose.

Below are some ideas for inspiration (but are not requirements or endorsements):
1. [Example] Short presentation with feedback sought on an issue/question/service/project related to a Research Bazaar sub-theme. Example from a previous Research Bazaar: https://sched.co/XE7L
2. [Example] Facilitated small group discussions of an issue/question/service/project related to a Research Bazaar sub-theme. Example from a previous Research Bazaar: https://sched.co/YfHk
3. [Example] Series of lightning talks and discussions related to a Research Bazaar sub-theme.
4. [Example] Moderated community discussion of an issue/question/service/project related to a Research Bazaar sub-theme. Example from a previous Research Bazaar: https://sched.co/XE7I
5. [Example] A panel discussion related to a Research Bazaar sub-theme.

Your proposal will be evaluated based on how it addresses the following questions:
1. What is the relevance of your session to the data science community?  
2. What is the format of your session? (including the schedule for proposed activities)
3. How do you intend to make the session interactive (example: moderated breakout rooms, facilitated discussion, online polling, etc.)?
4. How is the session relevant to a Research Bazaar sub-theme?

If you have questions about whether your proposal may be appropriate for this session, please feel free to email contact@datascience.wisc.edu.