Hi Everyone,
We have added several Python and R workshops to the Library Calendar. Please share these with anyone that you know who might be interested.
We will be announcing more workshops for Fall 2022 soon!
Python for Absolute Beginners: An Orientation
Thursday September 22nd 1:00pm-3:00pm
Have you heard of Python but aren’t sure if it’s for you? Are you attending the all-day workshop on Friday and want to ensure you’re prepared? This 2-hour hybrid workshop will be a basic orientation to Python and how you interact with it. We will also review how to navigate files on your computer from within a programming environment.
Introduction to Python
Friday September 23rd 10:00am – 5:00pm
This workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of programming in Python. Intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics, this workshop lays the foundation to understand Python code and begin writing scripts that apply to your work.
The workshop follows the Software Carpentries workshop curriculum Plotting and Programming in Python and will cover introductory topics such as variables, data types, data frames, plotting, lists, for loops, conditionals, and (if time allows) writing basic functions.
Before the workshop, please install Python 3 in the interface of your choice. We recommend JupyterLab Desktop, available for installation here. If you need help troubleshooting an installation, you can make an appointment with us. The day before, we will also offer a 2-hour orientation to Python, called Python for Absolute Beginners. If all you know about Python is that it sounds like a snake, consider attending.
R for Absolute Beginners: An Orientation
Friday September 30th 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Have you heard of R but aren’t sure if it’s for you? Are you attending the all-day workshop on Saturday and want to ensure you’re prepared? This 2-hour hybrid workshop will be a basic orientation to R and how you can interact with it using the RStudio interface. We will also review how to navigate files on your computer from within a programming environment.
Saturday, October 1st 10:00am – 5:00pm
Are you interested in using R and RStudio but unsure where to start? This workshop is for you!
This intensive workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of programming in R, including creating functions, analyzing data sets, reading and writing files, and understanding data types and for loops. The workshop series follows this Carpentries workshop curriculum. Please follow these instructions to install R, RStudio, and files we will use during the workshop; for help troubleshooting installations, set up an appointment with us.
This hybrid workshop will take place in the DREAM Lab, but participants may also join via Zoom.