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D-Lab Newsletter 01/26/2017
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The D-Lab is a place to learn, explore, connect and ask questions. From beginners in computational methods to experts in qualitative research design, there's always more to learn, so just remember:
It's OK not to know (IOKN2K)!
Calling all Qualtrics and Tableau users!
D-Lab is looking for UCB students who have strong knowledge of Qualtrics or Tabealu to lead workshops. We are also looking for students with a knowledge of R, Python, or Stata. See this blog post for more details.
Working Groups
Python Practice
Part of learning programming languages like Python is getting ample hands-on practice and experience. The Python Practice Working Group (formerly Learn Python) is perfect for Python beginners to work with peers in advancing their Python skills! The first meeting is Monday, Jan 30 and you can click here to register for the Python Practice working group.
Qualitative Methods Group
The Qualitative Methods Working Group (QMG) is having its first meeting of the semester Thursday, Feb 2. They will be kicking things off with a qualitative social where you can enjoy refreshments and even some informal networking! Register here!
Machine Learning
New to machine learning and need a place to ask questions? Have some experience and want to discuss machine learning topics with peers? Then the D-Lab Machine Learning Working Group is ideal for you! There are even coding walkthroughs utilizing R and Python to provide basic understanding of numerous machine learning topics! The first meeting of the semester is Friday, Feb 3 from 12:30 to 2 PM. 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.
Upcoming Workshops
Programming FUN!damentals
Don’t know which language to learn, or what a programming language even is? This introductory workshop is perfect for you! You'll learn the basics that instructors often assume you know which will set you up to begin working with programming tools like R and Python. Register here!
R Fundamentals
R is a powerful tool and can take your research to the next level. This 4-part workshop series will teach you R from scratch and set you up to manipulate, visualize, and export data and more. Register here!
Python Fundamentals
Snakes are scary, but somehow programming languages can be even scarier! Have no fear because the D-Lab's Python Fundamentals workshop series is here! Go from little or no experience to utilizing Python to advance your work. Register here!
Special Events & Announcements
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

QDA Workshops
Programming FUN!damentals
Fri, January 27, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hands-On Workshop: Sharing Your Qualitative Data and Methods
Fri, January 27, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Qualitative Data Analysis with Atlas.TI
Fri, January 27, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Stata Intensive: Part 3
Fri, January 27, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
R Fundamentals: Part 1
Mon, January 30, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Python Fundamentals: Part 1
Tue, January 31, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
R Fundamentals: Part 2
Wed, February 1, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Python Fundamentals: Part 1
Fri, February 3, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
R Fundamentals: Part 3
Mon, February 6, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Python Fundamentals: Part 2
Tue, February 7, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
R Fundamentals: Part 4
Wed, February 8, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Python Fundamentals: Part 2
Fri, February 10, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 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

Samy Abdel-Ghaffar is working towards a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, applying machine learning techniques to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data to study how the visual system processes emotional stimuli. Samy is available for consulting in Matlab, Python, R, C++, Bash, linear modeling, dimensionality reduction and clustering, Machine learning, and non-parametric significance testing.

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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