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Upcoming Events

Introduction to REDCap for Electronic Data Collection

Feb 4, 2026

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Are you collecting research data and looking for a secure and efficient way to manage it?

Visualizing Your Data: Creating Effective Plots with ggplot2 in R

Feb 5, 2026

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Ever struggled to turn raw data into clear, compelling visuals? Whether you're presenting findings, exploring patterns, or just trying to make your data speak, effective visualization is key.

Create a Digital Exhibition with Omeka S

Feb 6, 2026

10:00 am TO 1:00 pm

Have a creative project you want to showcase online?

Rethinking "Good" Data: Power, Vulnerability, and Queer Data Care

Feb 9, 2026

12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm

Data is never truly neutral. It is imagined, created, managed, and archived through the perspectives, values, and lived experiences of those who produce it.

Finding, Accessing, and Adding GIS Data to Your Project

Feb 10, 2026

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

Looking for data to power your digital mapping project? Geospatial data contains location information and can be mapped using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Visualizing Bibliometric Networks with VOSviewer

Feb 11, 2026

11:00 am TO 12:00 pm

Curious about how research networks form and evolve? Bibliometric visualizations can help you uncover patterns in scholarly publishing—who’s collaborating, what topics are trending, and how ideas move across disciplines.

Introduction to Python Programming

Feb 12, 2026

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Interested in learning one of the world’s most popular programming languages? Python is beginner-friendly and widely used across many fields for data analysis, automation, and more.

Communities Empowered by Data 101: Tools and Best Practices

Feb 19, 2026

12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm

Community-led data practices empower and support community-led grassroots actions and initiatives.

Build Your Own Chatbot: Local Applications in Generative AI on your Laptop

Feb 25, 2026

1:00 pm TO 2:30 pm

Most people know cloud-based generative AI tools like ChatGPT, but did you know that the powerful technology behind them, transformer-based Large Language Models (LLMs), can also run directly on a modern laptop?

Scholarly Podcasting: Voices, Stories, & Strategies

Feb 26, 2026

11:00 am TO 12:00 pm

Podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool for scholars to share knowledge, foster dialogue, and reach audiences far beyond traditional academic channels.

Getting Started with Podcasting: From Pre- to Post-Production and Beyond

Feb 26, 2026

1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

Want to learn how podcasting can support your teaching, research, or creative projects?

Designing Complex Surveys with REDCap

Mar 4, 2026

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Once you move beyond simple surveys, research projects often require more complex designs—such as multiple time points, conditional questions, automated reminders, and validation rules to ensure high-quality data.