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Come explore data science tools and methods in a fun, relaxed environment.

Everyone is welcome! Those with little or no data experience are especially encouraged to participate.

Fall 2024 Workshops

Learn to Code in Python

Student workshop

Python is a flexible, easy-to-read programming language that you can use to explore data, develop games, scrape information from websites, automate emails and social media posts, and much more. Join us to learn the basics and start coding! Beginners from all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.

*Free dinner provided

Part 1: Tuesday, September 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Holmes 129

Part 2: Tuesday, October 1, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Holmes 129

Registration is closed for this workshop

Instructor: Claire Cahoon (claire.cahoon@bucknell.edu)

Co-sponsored by the Digital Pedagogy & Scholarship Department of Library & Information Technology

Exploring and Visualizing Data with R

Student workshop

Want to learn how to create stunning graphs and how to effectively summarize your data? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of R and how to use R to explore, wrangle, and visualize data. Beginners from all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.

*Free dinner provided

Part 1: Thursday, October 17, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Holmes 129

Part 2: Thursday, October 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Holmes 129

Registration is closed for this workshop

Instructor: Kelly McConville (k.mcconville@bucknell.edu)

Increase your Efficiency with Excel

Faculty/Staff workshop

Do you want to increase your Excel knowledge? Since its release in 1985, Excel has gained a reputation as a widely used and versatile program. In this workshop learn about Excel foundations, formulas, pivot tables, and how to create charts and visualizations in Excel.

*Free lunch provided

Part 1: Wednesday, October 30, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Academic West 204

Part 2: Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Academic West 204

Part 3: Wednesday, November 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Academic West 204

Registration is closed for this workshop

Instructors: Katie Akateh (katie.akateh@bucknell.edu), Doug LeBlanc (doug.leblanc@bucknell.edu), and Matt Bailey (matt.bailey@bucknell.edu)

Co-sponsored by the Office of Institutional Research and Analytics and the Research Services Department of Library & Information Technology

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