IPUMS Launches New *Cool* Data Products!
Posted: 1/18/2024 ()
The University of Minnesota’s IPUMS program (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series) has new and *cool* data products that would be of interest to many CSDE affiliates. Here is a summary:
- IPUMS International has a new platform to facilitate use of geospatial contextual data alongside IPUMS International census microdata. Read their latest blog post for an introduction to the new platform.
- IPUMS CPS Basic monthly variables are now available for December 2023, along with the 2022 Veterans supplement, 2021 Un(der)banked supplement, 2022 Voter supplement, 2022 Education supplement, and the 2022 Fertility supplement.
- IPUMS MEPS is hosting an intensive data training workshop July 29-30, 2024 at IPUMS HQ in Minneapolis. The workshop will cover linkages in IPUMS MEPS data, including medical condition, event, and prescription medication records as well as the longitudinal aspect of these data. The application deadline is April 24, 2024. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but space is limited. Travel support is available.