The lobby of the PSTC buzzed with quiet pride as students, family, friends, and faculty gathered to celebrate the Master’s in Social Data Analytics (MSDA) class of 2026.

Celebrating the Class of 2026

Every year Brown faculty, postdocs, and trainees present scholarly research papers and/or professional posters at the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America. In addition, several researchers participate in the conference as chairs, panelists, or discussants. The PSTC compiles an annual list of these participants. Please consider attending sessions of our colleagues and students!

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