As data-based research becomes a common practice, skills in data management, data analysis, and computational thinking are increasingly important for applied researchers. The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp will provide incoming and continuing graduate students with a gentle introduction to data and programming-related research tools that will increase their access to cutting-edge methods as they begin their programs and research. Topics covered include reproducible research and data management; tools for collaboration and sharing (using GitHub and GitHub Pages); data analysis and visualization fundamentals in Python and R; and an overview of interdisciplinary data practices and ethics. Participants will have the option of completing an assessment project that certifies competency in the covered topics with a Digital Badge. No previous experience in coding or programming is required and all skill levels are welcome!

The course will run over three days (January 10-12) from 10:00am to 5:00pm MST.

Current and incoming grad students can register now! Non-grad students that are interested, please email crdds@colorado.edu to be placed on a waitlist.

As data-based research becomes a common practice, skills in data management, data analysis, and computational thinking are increasingly important for applied researchers. The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp will provide incoming and continuing graduate students with a gentle introduction to data and programming-related research tools that will increase their access to cutting-edge methods as they begin their programs and research. Topics covered include reproducible research and data management; tools for collaboration and sharing (using GitHub and GitHub Pages); data analysis and visualization fundamentals in Python and R; and an overview of interdisciplinary data practices and ethics. Participants will have the option of completing an assessment project that certifies competency in the covered topics with a Digital Badge. No previous experience in coding or programming is required and all skill levels are welcome!

The course will run over three days (January 10-12) from 10:00am to 5:00pm MST.

Current and incoming grad students can register now! Non-grad students that are interested, please email crdds@colorado.edu to be placed on a waitlist.