OSU TDA – Data Workshop Calendar and Paths

Browse the calendar for special events, workshops, and seminars related to Data literacy and Data Analytics. Click on each event to view details, registration information, prerequisites (if applicable), and other details on all of these events.

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	October 2019
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		1	2 Introduction to Data Visualization (Presentation) Introduction to Data Visualization (Presentation) October 2, 2019 -- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Research Commons (3rd floor, 18th Avenue Library), 175 W. 18th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 United States Data visualization (or data viz for short) has rapidly developed into a huge area of interest for a broad group of users including researchers, businesses, and anyone looking to effectively communicate a large amount of information to a specific audience. If you have a research question that utilizes data, data visualization and its associated tools can help you analyze and make sense of the information you have gathered. In this presentation, participants will: Be introduced to what data visualization is and why it is both an important and relevant skill to learn in this day and age. Learn more about the types of data visualizations available to choose from and reasons for using specific types of visualization. Take a look at some resources available for learning more about different types of data visualizations and how to create them. Explore some of the tools used to create data visualizations in a variety of fields. Watch a video showcasing what a great visualization and presentation can look like. Gain some useful tips on how to better design your next visualization. Find out what the Ohio State University Libraries has to offer in terms of data visualization support. Who: OSU graduate students When: Wednesday, October 2, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library More information, livestream link and registration here: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/intro-dataviz1002 •	3	4	5
6	7	8 Introduction to Web Mapping with ArcGIS Online (Workshop) Introduction to Web Mapping with ArcGIS Online (Workshop) October 8, 2019 -- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Research Commons (3rd floor, 18th Avenue Library), 175 W. 18th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 United States Want to make a map for your research, teaching, outreach, or just for fun? ArcGIS Online (AGOL) is the premier platform for easily and efficiently creating interactive web maps. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Articulate the value of web maps based on a real-world application Summarize key considerations and important steps in the process of creating a web map Sketch a workflow for creating a web map related to their own research, teaching, or outreach goals Locate and access training resources to support continued learning and build skills required for creating web maps with ArcGIS Online This workshop is offered through a collaboration between the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis and the University Libraries. https://cura.osu.edu/ BYOD – Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets for hands-on participation, and our presenters will be available afterward for consultations. As part of the workshop, participants will sign up for an ArcGIS Online account using their OSU credentials. Registration and more information: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/agol1008 •	9	10 Getting Started at OSC Hands-on Workshop Getting Started at OSC Hands-on Workshop October 10, 2019 -- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm BALE Theatre Ohio Supercomputer Center 1224 Kinnear Rd Columbus OH 43212 Audience: New OSC users or anyone who wants to learn how to use OSC resources The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) is hosting a hands-on workshop to introduce new users to the tools and best practices for using OSC clusters for your research. This event is free and open to all. Click here to register or for more information. Experience the power of version control! - Use Git with RStudio Experience the power of version control! - Use Git with RStudio October 10, 2019 -- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Columbus Collaboratory, 1375 Perry St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning how to use Git with RStudio For more information and registration click here. • •	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 OSC Statewide Users Group Conference OSC Statewide Users Group Conference October 17, 2019 -- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1224 Kinnear Rd. Columbus, OH 43212 Registration is open! The purposes of the SUG Conference are to: foster connections update OSC's user base on the Center's direction highlight new scientific developments produced using OSC resources obtain constructive feedback as to the future of OSC and our role in supporting science across Ohio We will host a keynote address within an area of interest to OSC clients. Free lunch and afternoon appetizers will be provided. In order to enable interactions between the current/potential OSC clients and OSC staff, our staff will be present to answer questions throughout the day. https://www.osc.edu/calendar/events/2019_10_17-statewide_users_group_conference Tableau User Group Third Thursday Meetup Tableau User Group Third Thursday Meetup October 17, 2019 -- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 150 Thompson Library Ohio State’s Tableau User Group (TUG) helps bring together passionate users to learn, share and solve common data challenges. The October TUG meetup is noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, 10/17, at 150 Thompson Library. In addition to sharing tips and tricks and a workshop segment, the topic “Visualizing the Ohio Opportunity Index” will be presented. Please contact Sarah Murphy (murphy.465@osu.edu) with any questions about the user group meetings. • •	18	19 Florence Nightingdale Day @ OSU Florence Nightingdale Day @ OSU October 19, 2019 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA What: A celebration of women in statistics and data science! Join us for the Florence Nightingale Day to discover the opportunities for careers in statistics and data science, to do fun activities with data, and to develop connections. This event is free for students and food will be provided. Who: 8th to 12th grade students When: October 19th from 9 am to 2:30 pm Where: The Ohio State University (Jennings Hall, MBI, 1735 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210) For more information, teacher, student and volunteer sign-up links, click here Data I/O - Data Science Hackathon Data I/O - Data Science Hackathon October 19, 2019 -- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 18th Avenue Library (175 W 18th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, United States) Where: Research Commons (18th Avenue Library, 3rd floor) Data I/O is Ohio State's second annual day-long data science hackathon for students. A collaboration between the Big Data and Analytics Association (BDAA) and the OHI/O Program, this is a great event to get more concentrated practice than a case competition, in a shorter and more data-focused setting than a general hackathon. You will still collaborate and meet new friends, plus industry professionals and faculty. Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided and the winners will receive prizes. Email Emily Niehaus.144@osu.edu<mailto:Niehaus.144@osu.edu> with any questions. Register here: go.osu.edu/dataio by September 30. • •
20	21	22 BDAA: Intro to R's Tidyverse BDAA: Intro to R's Tidyverse October 22, 2019 -- 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pomerene Hall (Columbus, Ohio, United States) Where: Pomerene Hall, room 250 Interested in furthering your data analysis skill set in R? Join BDAA for a workshop where you will learn R's Tidyverse package for data science. Tidyverse is an R package that makes data cleaning, analysis, and visualization in R so much easier! We'll teach you the purpose of the package, as well as how to use it with a hands-on example. Please bring your laptop, but not your dinner - food will be provided, as always. BDAA workshops are free and open to the public. No sign-up, registration, or RSVP is required! •	23 Higher Education Tableau Day at The Ohio State University Higher Education Tableau Day at The Ohio State University October 23, 2019 -- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm The Fawcett Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Conference Theater Columbus OH 43210 Join us on October 23rd for the Higher Education Tableau Day at The Ohio State University and discover best practices for empowering students and educators with data. This one-day, complimentary event will feature presentations from your peers and live demonstrations that will further your understanding of how data analytics are making an impact in higher education. Click here for registration and schedule info. •	24 An intro to Data Analytics and R An intro to Data Analytics and R October 24, 2019 -- 9:30 am - 11:30 am Pomerene Hall, Room 301 TDAI presents an introduction to Data Analytics and R. This workshop will give an overview of Data Analytics, its applications and some tools of the trade. There will also be an introduction to R, a popular Data Analytics tool. To register click here. •	25 Missing data imputation for applied researchers Missing data imputation for applied researchers October 25, 2019 -- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Schoenbaum Family Center, 175 E 7th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA Join us for our fall Crane Research Workshop! Come learn as Dr. Hui Jiang teaches about missing data treatment techniques. If you have dealt with data, you have probably dealt with missing data. Missing data, when left untreated, can reduce your effective sample size, and even bias the results of any analyses. While there have been many established strategies and tools available to handle missing data, applied researchers can run into technical barriers that inhibits the effective use of modern missing data treatment methods. Click here for more information and registration •	26
27	28	29 Ohio Supercomputer Center: Optimization & Performance Tuning Workshop Ohio Supercomputer Center: Optimization & Performance Tuning Workshop October 29, 2019 -- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm BALE Theatre, Ohio Supercomputer Center Who Should Attend: Current or prospective OSC users who are involved in the development of software for scientific computing. Prerequisites: Some familiarity with Linux/UNIX and either Fortran 90 or C/C++ is preferred. Method of Delivery: Presentation and Hands-on exercises. Registration: Register HERE •	30 Data Analytics in Ecological Research Data Analytics in Ecological Research October 30, 2019 -- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 350 Pomerene Hall, Project Zone Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Data Analytics in Ecological Research Presented by Rachael Giglio, Ph.D. October 30th, 12:30 – 2:00 pm 350 Pomerene Hall, Project Zone Bring your lunch and listen to postdoctoral researcher Rachel Giglio, Ph.D. present how Data Analytics is used in her research. During her talk, Dr. Giglio will share Data Analytics methods and techniques that she has used in her work. To register click here •	31 Introduction to Tableau for Data Visualization (Workshop) Introduction to Tableau for Data Visualization (Workshop) October 31, 2019 -- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduate students When: Thursday, October 31, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library Tableau is a data visualization program that offers both quick and flexible methods of visualizing your data in a variety of ways, including through interactive dashboards. Offering ways to explore your dataset as well as explain it, Tableau combines ease of use and powerful options for engaging your audience with interesting visualizations. Register and find more information here: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/tableau1031 •

Below are suggested learning pathways designed to introduce you to data analytics or how to effectively use data. Pick and choose from several pathways to customize your own learning experience to suit your needs and interests using a combination of both on-campus workshops and resources available on-line from LinkedIn Learning or Lynda.com.

For more information on obtaining accounts on either LinkedIn Learning or Lynda.com, please see the criteria for access at the IT Academy’s eligibility page.

Suggested Workshop Paths

Using the Ohio Supercomputer Center for Research❯×

This workshop path may be useful for researchers and students that are starting to use the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) resources for their research. These events may be found in the calendar to the right, or on the OSC events page.

Intro to Supercomputing at OSC
Getting started at OSC
Big Data at OSC Workshop

Data Analytics for Beginners❯×

This workshop track uses material from lynda.com as an introduction to Data Analytics. It may be supplemented with material available in workshops on campus as noted.

Learning Data Visualization❯×

This workshop path goes in depth on using Data to create an effective narrative. It uses material from lynda.com as a baseline, and is supplemented with resources and workshops available from Research Commons.

Data Visualization: Storytelling (1h 37m)
Learning Data Visualization (3h 50m)
Data Visualization Tips & Tricks (2h 14m)
Research Commons Data Visualization tools series (pick one)

General Visualization

Intro to Tableau for Data Visualization
Intro to Excel for Data Visualization
Open and Affordable tools for analyzing and visualizing data

GIS (mapping)

Web mapping basics with ArcGIS online

Amazon Web Services Basics❯×

This is a training path using material from lynda.com, which is an excellent tool for online training and supplemental learning videos. This training path is outlined as part of the IT Academy AWS training at Ohio State.

Working with Big Data in AWS❯×

This workshop track may be of interest to those wanting to use Amazon Web Services for their Data Analytics projects. If the Big Data Technology Fundamentals is omitted it also makes a good introduction to AWS and cloud computing.

AWS Cloud Practitioner Examples
Introduction to Amazon EC2
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) primer
Big Data Technology Fundamentals

Microsoft's Python for Beginners❯×

Microsoft Developer has a series of videos on YouTube called “Python for Beginners”. Each video is just a few minutes long and the series aims to help the viewer learn Python starting with very little programming background.

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October 2019

Suggested Workshop Paths