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Events for November 19 – March 31 – Office of Advanced Research Computing Events for November 19 – March 31 – Office of Advanced Research Computing

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. Supplemental materials are available.

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

A Geographic Information System, also known as GIS, can be a very useful tool for your research by incorporating location when exploring your questions. In this short, interactive workshop, we will focus on ArcGIS Pro basics, explore the interface, add and visualize data, create a map layout which we can either export as a PDF … Read More

Data Publication 1

Creating reproducible research, literate programming documents, and using knitr, Sweave, blogdown, and bookdown The RStudio environment enables the easy creation of documents in various formats (HTML, DOC, PDF) using Rmarkdown, while knitr allows the incorporation of executable R code to produce the tables and figures in those documents. Sweave provides more advanced LaTeX typesetting, while … Read More

Python foundations

This workshop introduces the core concepts of Python programming, including syntax, data types, loops, and functions. Participants will gain confidence in writing simple scripts and working with Python’s basic structures.

Data science basics: using AI tools effectively

Artificial Intelligence is already part of your daily life, from smart assistants to content recommendations, but how can you use it for your own benefit? This beginner-friendly workshop explores free, web-based AI tools that help with writing, design, productivity, and more. You’ll experiment with different tools in real time and discover how AI can save … Read More

Introduction to QGIS

A Geographic Information System, also known as a GIS, can be a very useful tool for your research by incorporating location when exploring questions. In this short, interactive workshop, we will focus on the open-source geographic information system: QGIS3. We will explore the interface, add and visualize data, create a map layout, explore plugins and … Read More

Data Publication 2 (publishing to data repositories and creating R packages)

This workshop first reviews repositories for data publication such as Dataverse, ICPSR, OSF, Zenodo, and more. Then we turn to a detailed discussion of building R packages. R Packages are an excellent way to distribute collections of data and code. Following on the release of the 2nd edition of Hadley Wickham's R Packages book, this … Read More

Python for data handling: pandas & NumPy

This session focuses on using NumPy and pandas to handle and manipulate structured datasets. Participants will learn how to load, clean, and summarize data efficiently to prepare it for deeper analysis. Workshop conducted via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link with instructions on how to connect. Supplemental materials are available at https://libguides.rutgers.edu/datascience/python.

Data science basics: visual insights with Power BI

Numbers alone rarely tell the whole story. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to bring data to life through powerful visuals and interactive dashboards. With Power BI, you’ll learn how to create charts and reports that make complex information clear, professional, and engaging. Whether you’re presenting at work, showing results in class, or simply trying … Read More