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Upcoming Events

Conducting Meta-Analysis for Systematic Reviews Using R

Jan 22, 2026

4:00 pm TO 5:30 pm

Are you working on a systematic review and want to take it to the next step?

Streamline Your Research Materials Photos with Tropy

Jan 27, 2026

1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

You've been there--getting home from an incredible research trip to an archive, maps collection, or gallery only to face down thousands of photos all labelled "IMG50293.png." Join Research Data Management Specialist Danica Evering and Data Analysi

Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS

Jan 29, 2026

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Looking for an accessible way to analyze data? SPSS is a widely used statistical software that makes it easy to explore, summarize, and interpret data—no programming required.

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.

Create an Interactive Dashboard using ArcGIS

Mar 10, 2026

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

Need to present data in a way that's visual, interactive, and easy to understand? ArcGIS Dashboards lets you combine maps, charts, and text to create web-based dashboards that clearly communicate your data’s story.

Social Media Data! Practical and Ethical Collection, Visualization, and Management

Mar 19, 2026

1:00 pm TO 2:30 pm

From Reddit threads to TikTok trends, social media is deeply embedded in our daily lives.