Event Series Python User Group (PUG)

Python User Group (PUG)

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Python User’ Group (or PUG for short) is an open and informal collaborative space for experimentation and exploration with the Python programming language. It is an opportunity for those interested in Python to work together virtually and find support. Whether you are looking for advice or assistance with new or current projects, looking to discuss …

Event Series Mapping User Group Meeting

Mapping User Group Meeting

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The GIS and Mapping Group is a network of CUNY students, faculty and staff who are interested in sharing methods and techniques, and finding support from others about ways GIS can be used to further research and teaching. In the group, we discuss map mapping concepts and techniques, learn how to use new tools and …

Setting your spatial stage: Geoprocessing tools with QGIS

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This workshop is intended to build up on an initial knowledge on the software QGIS. We will cover how to perform operations with vector and raster files within the QGIS environment. Operations with vector will consist of clipping, masking, intersecting, merging and buffering points, lines and polygons, in order to extract additional information from the …

Introduction to JavaScript – Part I

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JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages and the premiere programming language of the web. In this first workshop of a two-part series, learn the basics of getting …

Working with APIs in Python

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In this online synchronous workshop, we will learn how to make data requests from an Application Programming Interface (API) in Python. An API is a server that you can use to retrieve and send data to using code. For example, the weather app on your phone connects to the weather bureau’s API system, which contains …

Introduction to JavaScript – Part II

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JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages and the premiere programming language of the web. In this second workshop of a two-part series, we will utilize our newfound knowledge of JavaScript to add interactivity to a web page. **First part of the workshop is on Feb. 17th, workshop event link here. Please REGISTER …

Introduction to linear regression and model selection in R

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This workshop is intended to build up on R introduction workshop last semester and extend it to data analysis. In this workshop, we will learn how to implement linear regression model and interpret the results. Moreover, we will cover how to use the best-tuned model to predict continuous and binary output. Preliminary knowledge about R …

WordPress: attractive websites with elementor

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One of the main questions when creating a website in Wordpress is how to make it more attractive. In this workshop we will learn about the popular plugin elementor. We will learn how it can make it simpler to design our sites and to take into consideration a responsive design for different devices. We will …

GitHub Part II: Building a Static Website

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This session is a follow-up from last semester’s intro to Git and Github. But, even if you didn’t attend last time, you are still welcome to join! We will be …

Summary Statistics for Text as Data

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Got your hands on a new textual corpus and not sure what to do next? This workshop will introduce some off the shelf tools to help you make sense of …