It's been a year since the headlines of the AI takeover shook us to our core. We might be settling into a plateau of skeptical productivity or quiet Cthulhucene horror. Come and share how ChatGPT has affected your own research and teaching experiences, and learn how others have resisted and embraced this tool. The workshop …
In this in-person workshop participants will have the opportunity to work hands-on to decide what kind of project they want to create, learn about different software options and technical considerations before they get started. The workshop takes into consideration questions such as how to plan the archive thinking of sustainability. Sign up for free at …
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Mapping working 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. The GIS/Mapping working group is part of a GC Digital Initiatives program designed to create collaborative communities of …
Level up your Python programming skills by creating a simple computer game! In this workshop you will be introduced to Pygame, a free and open-source library for creating computer games in Python. Specifically, you will create a simple “Frogger” style game that will introduce you to the following concepts: drawing text and graphics to the …
In this virtual workshop participants will be introduced to the concepts of algorithmic thinking. An algorithm is a step-by-step process for solving a problem. Knowledge of basic algorithmic principles is invaluable in reading and understanding computer code. No prior coding experience is necessary for this workshop, but students with prior experience are still strongly …
Are you looking for a way to communicate your research visually? If you're working with data related to location or movement, maps are an incredibly useful tool for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating geographic research. Join us as we demystify the magic behind map-making in this one and a half hour introductory workshop on basic concepts …
This workshop will provide an overview of digital humanities (DH) methods and introduce a variety of tools for your research. We will discuss the genres and vocabulary of DH from text analysis to geospatial mapping, and review resources available at the Graduate Center, locally, and online. Feel free to come with your project ideas & …
This workshop picks up where the first Intro to Python workshop leaves off, continuing with slightly more advanced fundamentals; attendance at the first workshop is recommended but not required--we will begin with a quick review of that material! Sign up for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gcdi-events-workshops-2023-24-2537099
Embarrassed by the billions of browser tabs and millions of unread emails when you zoom screenshare? Feeling constantly overwhelmed by the data, papers, books you’ve accumulated on your research journey? The first step is admitting you might be a digital hoarder. Join us for the digital hoarding workshop to chat about tips/tricks and maybe achieve …
HTML and CSS are languages that form the structure and styling of a website. In this workshop, intended for beginning coders, you will learn the basic syntax of both languages and practice using a text editor (Visual Studio Code) to create a mock website page. No previous experience is required! Sign up for free at …
