Consortium on Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making (CAnD3) - Strength in numbers

Closing the Chapter: CAnD3's Final Keynote Address explores Aging Families and End-of-Life Planning

Katarina Bunakova — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:37:14 +0000

Six years, six cohorts, and one unforgettable send-off. On June 9th, the CAnD3 community gathered one final time at the ɬ�﷬ Faculty Club for the 2026 Keynote Address, the last chapter of a program that has been, since 2020, training the next generation of population data scientists. If the goal was to end on a high note, this was it: a full day of sharp ideas, friendly competition, and warm goodbyes that gave the 2020–2026 Training Program the send-off it deserved.

Fellows Feature: Genan Hamad and Donald Kemajou Njatang

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:20:23 +0000

This month, we're pleased to spotlight two of our Fellows — Genan Hamad and Donald Kemajou Njatang — as they share the moments that shaped their research journeys, the projects they're most proud of, and a glimpse into life beyond the data.

Fellows Feature: Minheng Chen and Beren Crim Sabuncu

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:26 +0000

Every researcher carries a question that won't let them go, one that quietly shapes the choices they make, the methods they learn, and the communities they seek out.

Fellows Feature: Tuğce Kırmacı Kamber and Leah Houseman

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:59:06 +0000

Research journeys are often shaped by moments of realization, when a gap in the literature becomes a calling, or when a new method opens up a question that seemed unanswerable.

Fellows Feature: Jing Zhang and Goodnews Oshiogbele

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:11:20 +0000

Research journeys are often shaped by moments that redefine how scholars think about inequality and social change. For CAnD3 Fellows Jing Zhang and Goodnews Oshiogbele, those moments inspired research agendas focused on uncovering hidden disparities and understanding how social structures shape opportunities.

Fellows Feature: Athena Owirodu and Jiawen Li

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:22:03 +0000

This month, we’re excited to feature Athena Owirodu and Jiawen Li, two CAnD3 Fellows whose research journeys highlight how curiosity and exploration open new perspectives. From refining research interests to discovering fresh questions through data, both reflect on how mentorship, collaboration, and the CAnD3 experience have shaped the way they approach understanding the world.

Fellows Feature: Lanlan Xin and Valeriia Yakushko

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:23:33 +0000

This month, we are delighted to feature Lanlan Xin and Valeriia Yakushko, two CAnD3 Fellows whose research reflects a shared commitment to improving well-being across the life course.

Fellows Feature: Marion Perrot and Massaer Mbaye

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:33:59 +0000

This month, we are thrilled to feature Marion Perrot and Massaer Mbaye, two CAnD3 Fellows whose research journeys reflect curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to understanding the social and economic forces that shape people’s lives.

Fellows Feature: Ruth Lue & Fabio Robibaro

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:34:38 +0000

This month, we’re excited to feature Ruth Lue and Fabio Robibaro, two CAnD3 Fellows whose research journeys show how curiosity and reflection can lead to unexpected paths. From rediscovered goals to new beginnings sparked by data, both share how curiosity, mentorship, and the CAnD3 experience have shaped the way they see and study the world.

Fellows Feature: Aimy Croner & Anwar Sheluchin

katarina.bunakova@mail.mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:41:05 +0000

This month, we are happy to kick-off this year's Fellows Feature series with two of our wonderful CAnD3 Fellows, Aimy Croner and Anwar Sheluchin. Learn more about the pivotal moments that shaped their research journeys, the projects they’re most proud of, and the interests that inspire them outside the world of data.