Assess distribution models with complementary measures of discrimination, classification, explanatory power and calibration. Interactive R exercises show why evaluation should reflect species’ ecological and geographic characteristics rather than relying on a single statistic. Participants validate models beyond their training areas, including spatial block cross-validation, and may work with their own observed and predicted values or supplied examples. Live sessions: 20 and 22 October, 10:00–14:00, Europe/Madrid (CEST, UTC+02:00); eight teaching hours. English-language live online course; F
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Seminar · Neuroscience
The Impact of Racism-related Stress on Neurobiological Systems in Black Americans”
Negar Fani · Emory University
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 · 08:00 UTC
Black Americans experience diverse racism-related stressors throughout the lifespan. Disproportionately high trauma exposure, economic disadvantage, explicit racism and inequitable treatment are stressors faced by many Black Americans. These experiences have a cumulative negative impact on psychological and physical health. However, little is understood about how experiences of racism, such as discrimination, can mediate health outcomes via their effects on neurobiology. I will present clinical, behavioral, physiological and neurobiological data from Black American participants in the Grady Tr