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Events for May 21 – January 30 – Office of Advanced Research Computing Events for May 21 – January 30 – Office of Advanced Research Computing

Introduction to Python programming

This workshop is designed for beginners with little to no experience in programming, aiming to provide a rapid yet comprehensive introduction to the world of Python, one of the most popular and versatile programming languages today. Learners will quickly grasp Python syntax, script execution, and fundamental constructs like variables, data types, and operators. They will … Read More

Intro to Amarel HPC Cluster

Register to attend this workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form. Workshop content: This short course helps everyone make those first few steps toward productively using a Linux cluster for research — all members of the Rutgers community have free access to the Amarel Cluster. … Read More

Data science basics: introduction to Python 2

This online workshop will present a beginning level introduction to iteration, lists, and subroutines in Python, building on our Introduction to Python-1. No programming experience is necessary. Attendance at the previous Python-1 workshop is not required. We will make use of replit.com, a browser based tool for coding.

GIS Joins, Queries and Data Management Tools using ArcGIS Online

A Geographic Information System (GIS) can be a very useful tool for your research by incorporating location when exploring questions. In this short, interactive workshop, we will work through various GIS data tools including data table join operations and spatial data management analyses. Make sure to register for an ArcGIS Online account before the start … Read More

GIS Joins, Queries and Data Management Tools using ArcGIS Pro

A Geographic Information System (GIS) can be a very useful tool for your research by incorporating location when exploring questions. In this short, interactive workshop, we will work through various GIS data tools including data table join operations and spatial data management analyses. Make sure to register for an ArcGIS Online account before the start … Read More

Mastering data analysis: Pandas and NumPy essentials

This workshop is designed to equip learners with powerful tools for data analysis in Python. Participants will delve into the world of NumPy, exploring its efficient arrays and array operations, which form the backbone of numerical computing in Python. The workshop then shifts to Pandas, where learners will get hands-on experience with its fundamental data … Read More

Love Data Week! Finding, Creating and Working with GIS Data

Location can play an important part in your research. "Everything happens somewhere..." In this short, interactive workshop, we'll learn about spatial data, explore GIS (geographic information systems) data resources and search strategies, review critical data literacy and attribution information, and discuss building spatial datasets.

R graphics with ggplot2

The ggplot2 package from the tidyverse provides extensive and flexible graphical capabilities within a consistent framework.  This session introduces the main features of ggplot2. Some prior familiarity with R is assumed (packages, structure, syntax), but the presentation can be followed without this background. 

Love Data Week! Unveiling Data Stories: Python for Visualization and Exploration

This workshop is designed to guide participants through the process of revealing hidden stories in data using Python. It focuses on using Matplotlib and Seaborn, two prominent visualization tools, for effective exploratory data analysis (EDA). This workshop emphasizes the creation of engaging visual narratives, enabling participants to transform complex data insights into compelling and understandable … Read More