Workshop: #MaptimeDavis
DSI Classroom 360 Shields Library, Davis, CADetails for this workshop will be announced soon.
Workshop: Spatial SQL
Shields Library, room 360DESCRIPTION This workshop, taught by DataLab's geospatial specialist Dr. Michele Tobias, provides an introduction to SQL for working with spatial data. We'll use a graphical user interface (GUI) and explore examples of common analysis processes specific for handling spatial data. After this workshop learners should be able to: - execute base SQL commands - explain […]
Research Cluster: Spatial Sciences
DSI Classroom 360 Shields Library, Davis, CADESCRIPTION The UC Davis DataLab (formerly the Data Science Initiative, DSI) has selected geospatial research as one of the focus areas for a Research Cluster for the 2019-2020 academic year. We see this research cluster as an extension of the #maptimeDavis community already active on the UC Davis campus and hope that the cluster will […]
Data Carpentry 2-Day Workshop: Intro to R
Shields Library, room 360DESCRIPTION Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. Participants will be […]
Making R Code Efficient
Shields Library, room 360Register here! Instructor: Professor Duncan Temple Lang Date: February 07, 2020 Time: 9am-12pm Location: DataLab classroom (Shields 360) Description: In this hands on, informal workshop, we'll discuss case studies in making R code faster and more memory efficient. Learners will gain an overview of the challenges and strategies for improving their code including topics […]
Intro to the Unix Shell
Shields Library, room 360Registration Link Instructor: Dr. Seth Frey Date: February 20, 2020 Time: 2:10-4pm Location: DataLab classroom (Shields 360) Description: This workshop provides an introduction to working with the Unix shell. It is also referred to as the terminal or command line. Shell scripting can help automate tasks to improve efficiency and is fundamental to using […]
R Fundamentals Part 1 of 3
Shields Library, room 360Registration link Instructor: Professor Duncan Temple Lang Dates: February 27, March 5 and 12, 2020 Time: 2:10-4pm Location: DataLab classroom (Shields Library room 360) Recording and materials available after the event Description: This 3-part workshop series explores the underlying computational model of the R statistical language. The aim of this series is to help […]
Intro to Python for Data Analysis
Shields Library, room 360Registration Link Instructors: Dr. Drew Fox Dates: March 3, 2:10-5pm Time: 2:10-5pm Location: DataLab classroom (Shields Library room 360) Description: This workshop provides an introduction to using Python for data analysis. We’ll discuss what Python is and how it’s organized, demo types of tasks this software is well suited for, and delve into common libraries […]
R Fundamentals Part 2 of 3
Shields Library, room 360Registration link Instructor: Professor Duncan Temple Lang Dates: February 27, March 5 and 12, 2020 Time: 2:10-4pm Location: DataLab classroom (Shields Library room 360) Recording and materials available after the event Description: This 3-part workshop series explores the underlying computational model of the R statistical language. The aim of this series is to help […]
Participatory Data Mapping with Field Papers
Shields Library, room 360Registration link Instructors: Dr. Michele Tobias and Nina Fontana Dates: March 10, 2020 Time: 10-noon Location: DataLab classroom (Shields Library room 360) Description: Field Papers is a tool built by Stamen Design that leverages OpenStreetMap to create atlases of your study area that you can print, take notes on, and then import into QGIS […]