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We are offering three hands-on data workshops this spring! Come explore Excel, Python, and Tableau to learn new skills in a fun and relaxed environment.

All Bucknell Students are welcome! Those with little or no data experience are especially encouraged to sign up, all workshops will start at the very beginning.

What you should know:

  • Food will be provided! Snacks will be available outside of the computer lab before each workshop (at 4:00pm)
  • Each workshop will have a part 1 and a part 2, so plan to attend both
  • You can sign up for one, two, or all three of the workshops
  • You won’t need to install any software or bring your laptop (unless you’d like to)

Spring 2023 Workshops

Explore Data with Excel

Knowing how to explore data in a simple spreadsheet is a great skill, no matter what your major or future profession. Join us to learn the basics and practice some handy tricks in Excel! 

Instructors: Agnes Jasinska (agnes.jasinska@bucknell.edu) and Peter Brooksbank (peter.brooksbank@bucknell.edu)

Part 1: Tuesday, February 7, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204 

Part 2: Tuesday, February 14, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204

Deadline to sign up: Monday, January 30

Registration is closed for this workshop

Download the Excel Part 1 exercise file Download the Excel Part 2 exercise file

Introduction to Data in Python

Python is a flexible, easy-to-read programming language that you can use to explore data and automate tasks. Join us to learn the basics of coding in Python!

Instructors: Claire Cahoon (claire.cahoon@bucknell.edu) and Brian King (brian.king@bucknell.edu)

Part 1: Tuesday, Feb 21, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204

Part 2: Tuesday, Feb 28, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204

Deadline to sign up: Monday, February 13

Registration is closed for this workshop

Open the Python Part 1 file

Open the Python Part 2 file

Data Visualization with Tableau

Want to learn how to create beautiful and informative data visualizations? If so, join us for a workshop on Tableau, a data visualization software package, taught by a leading expert.

Instructors: Ken Flerlage (ken.flerlage.bucknell.edu) and Matt Bailey (matt.bailey@bucknell.edu)

Part 1: Tuesday, March 28, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204

Part 2: Tuesday, April 4, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Academic West 204  

Deadline to sign up: Monday, March 20

Registration is closed for this workshop

Download Tableau Sample Data: UFO Sightings Download Tableau Sample Data: Superstore