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D-Lab Newsletter 14 Sep 2015 
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Upcoming Workshops
Introduction to the Content and Geographies of Census Surveys
Come learn the ins and outs of the most widely used social sciences data set in the US! Register here!
Geocoding with ArcGIS
Want to map your data and link it to other data sets by location? This workshop will introduce geocoding--the process of determining the geographic location of a place name, zipcode, or address. Register here.
R for Data Science: Part 1
Register here for the second iteration of one of our most popular workshop series. The R for Data Science workshop series is a four-part course, designed to take novices in the R language and produce competent programmers who can find, display, analyze, and publish data in R.
Demographic Mapping with
SimplyMap & PolicyMap

This workshop will introduce two different web platforms for exploring and mapping U.S. demographic data: SimplyMap and PolicyMap. Register here!
Qualitative Data Analysis with Atlas.ti
This workshop covers how to organize and analyze qualitative data in Atlas.ti. The training will explore what CAQDAS (qualitative analysis) software is, and the benefits of using it to analyze your qualitative fieldnotes, text, video, or audio. Register here!
Endnote Essentials: Part 2
You will get to practice some of the more advanced features in EndNote in this class. This training will include hands-on learning. If you missed the Part 1 of this series and wish to catch up, try these exercises before the workshop begins. Register here!
R Graphics with ggplot2
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of graphics in R, including base graphics and ggplot2. Participants will learn how to construct, customize, and export a variety of plot types in order to visualize relationships in data. Register here!
Introduction to Git
Git is a powerful tool for keeping track of changes you make to the files in a project. In this workshop, we'll learn the basics of understanding and using Git, including working with the popular "social coding" website, GitHub. Register here!

All Upcoming Workshops

Getting Started with Grant Writing
Fri, October 7, 2016 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Introduction to the Content & Geographies of Census Surveys
Fri, October 7, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Geocoding in ArcGIS
Mon, October 10, 2016 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Demographic Mapping w/ SimplyMap and PolicyMap
Tue, October 11, 2016 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
R for Data Science: Part 1

Tue, October 11, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Introduction to Data Vizualization
Wed, October 12, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Stata Intensive: Part 1
Wed, October 12, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Qualitative Data Analysis with Atlas.ti
Thu, October 13, 2016 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
EndNote Essentials: Part 2
Thu, October 13, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
R Graphics with ggplot2
Fri, October 14, 2016 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Introduction to Git
Fri, October 14, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Python for Everything: Part 2
Mon, October 17, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Basics of Excel: Part 1
Tue, October 18, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
R for Data Science: Part 2
Tue, October 18, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Stata Intensive: Part 2
Wed, October 19, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
QMG Presents: Analyzing Archival Documents with Cybelle Fox
Thu, October 20, 2016 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Introduction to Pandas
Fri, October 21, 2016 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Web Mapping in CARTO
Fri, October 21, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

 
Special Events
Editions Inside of Archives:
Literary Editing and Preservation at the Mark Twain Project

Join us in the D-Lab for a lecture by Christopher Ohge on October 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM. More info here.
Lessons in Netprov: Collaborative Writing in the Digital Age
Netprov (networked improvisation narrative) is a new creative writing form created by Rob Wittig and Mark C. Marino. To introduce this form, Wittig and Marino will share some of the early netprovs and introduce their forthcoming work: Thermophiles in Love (TiL). Event details here!
XML and Its Uses for the Humanities
The Literature and Digital Humanities Working Group would like to present a talk on XML as a follow up to 'Editions Inside of Archives: Literary Editing and Preservation at the Mark Twain Project'. It will be of particular interest to those interested in producing online editions or archives of historical and literary materials. More info here!
Working Groups
D-Lab Working Groups
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.

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.

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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