Beginning Game Design with Python

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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 …

Think Like a Coder: Introduction to Algorithms

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  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 …

Intro to GIS with Anna Schlenz

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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, …

Tools of Digital Humanities with Tuka Al-Sahlani

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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 …

Intro to Python Part 2 with Greg Hartmann

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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 …

Confessions of a Digital Hoarder with Leanne Fan

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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 …

Introduction to HTML and CSS with Zach Lloyd

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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 …

Introduction to Python with Rebecca Krisel

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Python is a programming language that can be used for a wide range of tasks inside and outside of the academic world. It is vastly used for Digital Humanities, collecting and analyzing data, building web applications, and more. It is an extremely popular language for academic researchers because of its flexibility and adaptability. This workshop …

Practical Approaches to Social Media Research Now

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Social media offers rich terrain for academic research, and despite many social media companies' claims to be working on methods of opening up access to data for researchers, the reality …

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 …