I share my story of how reading for pleasure transformed my English speaking and writing skills. This experience inspired my passion to promote the joy and power of reading to all language learners. Using natural language processing techniques, I dive into the Language Learning subreddit, revealing a trend: Learners are often highly anxious about output practices, but are generally positive about input methods like reading and listening. I then distill complex language learning theories into actionable language learning tips, emphasizing the value of extensive reading for pleasure, pointing to potential methods like using ChatGPT for customization of reading materials, and advocating for joy in the learning journey.
The Introduction to Data Analysis with Python and SQL for Data Science workshop series is designed to help learners new to Python with basics for data analysis. Undergraduate Data Science Discovery Consultants will lead workshops to introduce basic data manipulation and visualization with Python. One introduction workshop will be offered in Spanish. Consultants will also be holding a panel for those interested in learning more about the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society or being a consultant. The workshops are designed to act as a starting point for learning concepts and will familiarize attendees with additional resources for getting help. This series also serves as a starting point for undergraduates in the Data Science Discovery Program.
Interested in digital mapping and GIS (geographic information science), but not sure where to start? Have some experience, but want to learn more about what the campus has to offer? This virtual workshop is for you!
We'll provide an overview of the GIS and digital mapping landscape as a whole, including:
which tools are out there and how to choose the right one for your needs
common terms used in the field
resources for learning how to get started mapping, and
where to go to find data to create your first project.
No experience or special software is required to participate. The Zoom link to the workshop will be sent to registrants 24 hours in advance.
BIDS Center for Cultural Analytics Inaugural Lecture and Reception
The Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) is proud to announce the creation of its first Center – the Center for Cultural Analytics, a joint initiative between BIDS and Faculty from the Humanities and the School of Information. The Center develops and refines computational methods as its members interrogate cultural production across a wide range of disciplines. The research will focus on the data-driven analysis of cultural phenomena.
The Center’s Leadership Group and BIDS will host an inaugural event featuring guest speaker Professor David Blei. We hope to see you at the lecture and meet you at the reception!
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student passionate about working with data to solve real-life problems? Do you want to gain relevant research experience and skills while forming a network with industry and academic partners?
Apply now to be a part of this semester’s Data Science Discovery Program! As the largest data science research program in the United States, the Data Science Discovery Program connects undergraduates and graduate students with hands-on, team-based opportunities to contribute to more than 120 cutting-edge data research projects. Research partners include: Andreessen Horowitz, American Heart Association, Honda, Berkeley Skydeck, Rivian, Genentech, Department of Justice, National Science Foundation, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Kiwibot, Department of Commerce, and many more!
Center for Effective Global Action Communications Intern
Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley seeks a talented Communications Intern (10-15 hours/week) to promote the work of CEGA and our faculty network and better translate research into action. This is an exciting opportunity to work with staff, students, and faculty across the center to develop multimedia content, disseminate research through social media, monitor press coverage, support website operations, and lead special projects. They will report to the CEGA Senior Associate for Communications and Events.
CEGA compensates undergraduate interns (i.e., undergraduate students, bachelor degree holders, or equivalent) at $21/hour and graduate student interns (graduate students, graduate degree holders, or equivalent) at $26/hour. This is fully remote with the option to work in person in our office in Berkeley, CA.
Literatures & Digital Humanities Librarian Arts & Humanities Division - Library
UC Berkeley is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented librarian to enable world-class research and teaching through the development of the Library’s research collections and engagement with faculty and students associated with scholarship and practices in literature in English, comparative literature, and digital humanities. Reporting to the Head of the Arts & Humanities Division, the Literatures & Digital Humanities Librarian promotes research, teaching, and scholarship by liaising with academic departments and programs, managing rich research collections, and supporting the digital humanities.
The new Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) is a one-year, on-campus program that will provide students with practical skills for analyzing, interpreting, & visualizing data in the context of social-science frameworks. The program is intended for people with BAs in the social sciences who are in the early career stage. MaCSS graduates will be able to work as analysts & data specialists in business, non-profit, & government settings.
MaCSS is seeking instructors to develop and deliver 2 courses: 1) Data, Society, and Ethics (Fall 2024, 3 units) 2)Data Visualization (Spring 2025, 2 units)
Offering competitive compensation for course development and course delivery; looking for people with PhDs and/or people who do computational research in social science.
If you are interested, contact Professor Heather Haveman, Faculty Director of MaCSS: haveman@berkeley.edu.
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