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D-Lab Newsletter 04/06/2017
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D-Lab is seeking a new graduate student team member to implement our qualitative data analysis (QDA) vision for a spectrum of services, including workshops, consulting and working groups. If you feel inspired to help fellow researchers and students learn about and work with research methods and tools, we're interested in hiring you. Please visit D-Lab's website for more information.
Upcoming Workshops
EndNote Essentials: Citation Management for Busy People
Stay organized and worry less about managing your citations by attending this workshop on EndNote, a citation management tool. Participants will learn methods and tips for getting the most out of EndNote. Register here!
Introduction to XML for Historical and Literary Research: Part 1
This 3-part series will introduce participants to using XML with hands-on exercises. Part 1 will explore fundamental concepts and will lead participants through creating a website using historical documents. Register here!
Hands-on Workshop: Keyboards and Input Methods
Ever wonder about the particular configuration of characters on a keyboard? Attend this workshop that will begin with a background on keyboards and other input devices and will end with participants building their own web based keyboards and inputs. Register here!
Machine Learning in Python
Explore scikit-learn, the popular machine learning library in Python, as well as the auto-ML library built on top, TPOT. Register here!
Qualitative Data Analysis with MaxQDA
If you're looking to learn how to organize and analyze data in MaxQDA, this hands-on workshop is perfect for you! Register here.
A Tour of Bancroft Library
Ever wonder what exactly is housed at the Bancroft Library and how to get access to materials? Join D-Lab's Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana for a free tour! Register here.
Working Groups
QMG Presents: Using discourse analysis to analyze qualitative data with Dr. Anna Hoffman
Attend this conversation with Dr. Anna Hoffman and the Qualitative Methods Working Group (QMG) to hear more about Dr. Hoffman's experience using discourse analysis. Register here!
Get Involved in Spring 2017
Working groups are a great way to get involved in a community of like-minded researchers. You can always join at any time! See a listing of working groups on our website.
Special Events & Announcements
Digital Humanities Faire 2017
With a variety of events, panels, and lectures, the 2017 Digital Humanities Faire has something for everyone! See the Digital Humanities website for more information on times and locations.
Ground Truthing
Dr. Veronica Velez, assistant professor and Director of the Education and Social Justice Program at Western Washington University, will hold a workshop on GIS as a community-based and anti-racist praxis at Tolman Hall 2515 on April 10 from 1:30-4:00 pm. 
Spring 2017 Tours & Orientations
D-Lab is here to support and advance research in the social sciences, humanities and related disciplines. If you are a faculty, student, or advisor the D-Lab team is available in the Spring Semester to come to your department and give an orientation of our services. We are also happy to host your group at the D-Lab for a formal or informal tour of our space and to discuss our services. Email us to arrange a visit.

All Upcoming Workshops

Stata FUN!damentals: Part 1
Fri, April 7, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Basics of Excel: Part 2
Mon, April 10, 2017 - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
EndNote Essentials: Citation Management for Busy People
Tue, April 11, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Qualitative Data Analysis with MaxQDA
Tue, April 11, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks
Thu, April 13, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Introduction to XML for Historical and Literary Research: Part 1
Thu, April 13, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
QMG Presents: using discourse analysis to analyze qualitative data with Dr. Anna Hoffman
Thu, April 13, 2017 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Stata FUN!damentals: Part 2
Fri, April 14, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hands-on Workshop: Keyboards and Input Methods
Fri, April 14, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Basics of Excel: Part 3
Mon, April 17, 2017 - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Machine Learning in Python
Mon, April 17, 2017 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
A Tour of Bancroft Library
Mon, April 17, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Introduction to XML for Historical and Literary Research: Part 2
Thu, April 20, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Stata FUN!damentals: Part 3
Fri, April 21, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

See our calendar for more workshops in Spring semester.
Registered for a workshop and can't make it? No problem! Login to our website and visit My Registrations to cancel your registration.

What is D-Lab?

We help faculty, staff, and graduate students move forward with world-class research in data-intensive social science. We strive to be inclusive, equitable, and to facilitate access to information and resources. We live by the phrase: It’s okay not to know! (IOKN2K)

Check out our free workshops, join our working groups or book an appointment with our consultants today.

Calendar
Keep up to date with the  
D-Lab Calendar for upcoming workshops, working groups, and special events!

Consulting

Need help with your project? We have consultants who can work with you on areas including:

  • Research/study design
  • Python, SQL
  • R, Stata, SPSS
  • Qualitative methods
  • Network analysis
  • Statistical literacy
  • Statistical modeling
  • Accessing datasets
  • GIS, spatial analysis
  • Web mapping

See our consultant page for more details.

Featured Consultant
Dr. Patty Frontiera has been the Academic Coordinator at D-Lab since 2014. Patty received her Ph.D. in Environmental Planning from UC Berkeley where her dissertation explored the application and effectiveness of generalized spatial representations in geographic information retrieval. Her work has focused on the design and development of web-based environmental planning and information systems. Patty provides guidance on geospatial analysis methods in ArcGIS or R spatial packages

Visit Us

356 Barrows Hall

Email us for questions or to suggest new offerings. Better, stop in if you would like to interview for a consulting slot, send us a CV / resume and cover note, and we'll be in touch.

Other Services


We have a variety of software installed in our computers for public use including R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, Gephi, SPAD and more. Our collaboratory is also free for you to work on your projects or conduct discussions with your peers. See you there!
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