# Event Details - **Event Name**: McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This event showcases the Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (RDC) at McMaster University.About this EventThe Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (RDC), located in L.R. Wilson Hall, houses a large number of confidential micro-data files. These include the census, numerous surveys related to society, health and education, as well as business (including firm level), immigration, taxation, health and vital statistics administrative data. There are also numerous linked micro-data files including survey and administrative.The showcase has two parts. The morning session will describe the RDC and its partnership with Data Services in the Mills Library. It will also consists of brief presentations on various data sets.Following lunch (which will be provided), the afternoon session will consist of a series of brief presentations from current RDC researchers highlighting their work.The event is open to all McMaster students, staff and faculty and will be of interest to those working in the RDC as well as potential researchers who are considering making use of Statistics Canada's micro-data files. RDC staff will be available throughout the day to answer questions on the data files highlighted and others in our collection.The event is open at no cost to all McMaster students, staff and faculty. Please reserve your spot via this page. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/180f6510-216d-11f1-a01a-adaecb19c40b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc62717c-gmir.jpg For further information see:McMaster RDC: www.rdc.mcmaster.caStatistics Canada RDC: www.statcan.gc.ca/en/microdata/data-centreCRDCN: www.crdcn.caAgenda🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration and refreshments 🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome and overview of RDC operations and data Host: Peter Kitchen, McMaster RDC, moderator🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AMData Liberation Initiative (DLI) Resources for RDC ResearchersHost: Vivek Jadon, Mills Library🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:55 AMGIS services and resources for RDC ResearchersHost: Christine Homuth, McMaster University Library🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:15 AMMother-Centric Data Linkages and Birthing Outcome Host: Giulia Muraca, Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:35 AMEducation and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform Host: Roger Pizarro, University of Toronto🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AMA review of business data (enterprise, firm, employee, owner) Host: Li Wang, McMaster RDC🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:05 PMDiscussion and questionsHost: Peter Kitchen🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PMLunch🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:10 PMTrail Availability, Proximity, and Accelerometry Assessed Physical Activity...Host: Logan Leveille (Applied Health Sciences, Brock)🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:30 PMSevere maternal morbidity after forceps versus vacuum birth...Host: Irina Oltean (Health Research Methodology, McMaster)🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PMTBDHost: TBD🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PMBreak🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMTitleHost: TBD🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:40 PMTitle Host: TBD - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/mcmaster-research-data-centre-showcase-2026/100001982316703623 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hamilton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: L.R. Wilson Hall - main floor Community Room - **lat**: 43.2615083 - **long**: -79.9164499 - **full address**: L.R. Wilson Hall - main floor Community Room, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8bc7e8d76de70be59c17deea1e665b6d18a5c9b02cb2c5b61b100f6c174b8ae8-rimg-w1200-h800-dc787875-gmir.jpg?v=1773688801 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 being held? - **A:** McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at L.R. Wilson Hall - main floor Community Room, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026? - **A:** McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 is organized by McMaster Research Data Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** McMaster Research Data Centre Showcase 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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