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As public health researchers and practitioners, one of the most important and in-demand skills is the ability to communicate data to effect population-level change. This course will explore concepts and case studies in data visualization, ethical data dissemination, and evidence-based advocacy. This course will cover strategies for presenting data that are approachable for lay audiences. Students will gain familiarity with key tools, media, and software to support data visualization and dissemination through lectures, case studies and course assignments. The course will culminate with an applied assignment which calls upon students to collaborate with Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty to utilize data from current research to effectively communicate key messages to non-specialist audiences. This is a Gordis Teaching Fellowship course open to juniors and seniors. Priority registration is given to Public Health Studies majors. Other students will be permitted to register as space allows.