Scientific Training & Research Collaborations
Biostatistics, public health analytics, and research design taught with partners, plus a joint SFU and Kyiv Polytechnic Institute certificate.
The Science & Research track
The Science and Research track helps displaced Ukrainian young women build practical skills in data, research methods, and public health. Mentees learn by doing, earn credentials through our Kyiv Polytechnic partnership, and apply their training to real projects that serve their communities.
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Coding in R and Python
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Public health data analytics
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Biostatistics and study design
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Experimental research methods
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Data storytelling and visualization
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Entrepreneurship and impact
Scientific training with a joint SFU and Kyiv Polytechnic Institute certificate
Certificate track available to SFU mentees.
Mentees can access free coursework and structured training in biostatistics, public health analytics, study design, and coding in R and Python. Successful participants earn a joint certificate, with academic credits applicable across colleges in Ukraine.
Course spotlight
Public Health Analytics
A hands on course focused on real public health datasets, core statistical thinking, and clear communication of findings. Mentees graduate with a portfolio ready project and a certificate issued through our joint program with Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
Real datasets and practical analysis
Clear visualizations and interpretation
Certificate plus academic credit eligibility in Ukraine
Sample certificate — click on the image to view
Research that connects learning to real life
Partnered with universities and research centers to elevate evidence based solutions.
SFU supports research collaborations that reflect the realities displaced communities face. Our partners have included Boston University’s Center on Forced Displacement and Vinnytsia National Medical University on a joint research project exploring antimicrobial resistance trends among internally displaced populations.
Open source resources
Tools you can use now
We believe science should be accessible. Mentees and supporters can explore open resources developed through our community, including a Power Analysis tool designed to make research planning clearer and more approachable.
Statistical Power Analysis tool by Natasha Dukach
Get involved with the Science Channel
The Science Channel is a supportive learning space for mentees interested in biology, healthcare, and research. Sessions include guest speakers, skill workshops, and free classes offered through our Kyiv Polytechnic partnership.
Join as a mentor, offer a guest talk, or support scholarship access. Your expertise helps mentees build skills that travel with them anywhere.