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SUMMARY:Introduction to Julia for Statisticians and Data Scientists Day #2
DESCRIPTION:This three-part workshop will give an overview of the Julia language for conducting data analyses and managing data. The workshop assumes no prior experience with Julia\, but participants should have prior programming experience with a language such as Python\, R\, or Matlab. The format of the workshop is lecture/discussion but participants may bring a laptop if they wish to have a hands-on experience. The instructor will be using Julia on greatlakes for demonstration so it is advisable (but not essential) for participants to have a greatlakes account. \nDay 1: Introduction to the language and tools\, managing data with dataframes\, producing simple graphs \nDay 2: Basic regression analysis using generalized linear models \nDay 3: Intermediate regression analyses using GEE\, mixed models\, and survival analysis
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-julia-for-statisticians-and-data-scientists-day-2/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Julia for Statisticians and Data Scientists - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This three-part workshop will give an overview of the Julia language for conducting data analyses and managing data. The workshop assumes no prior experience with Julia\, but participants should have prior programming experience with a language such as Python\, R\, or Matlab. The format of the workshop is lecture/discussion but participants may bring a laptop if they wish to have a hands-on experience. The instructor will be using Julia on greatlakes for demonstration so it is advisable (but not essential) for participants to have a greatlakes account. \nDay 1: Introduction to the language and tools\, managing data with dataframes\, producing simple graphs \nDay 2: Basic regression analysis using generalized linear models \nDay 3: Intermediate regression analyses using GEE\, mixed models\, and survival analysis
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-julia-for-statisticians-and-data-scientists-day-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220513T130000
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SUMMARY:Data Scraping With The Twitter Decahose At The University of Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Social media platforms are a rich source for data. The University of Michigan collects data with the Twitter Decahose\, maintaining an archive of 10% of tweets made from the past decade. This collection is maintained in collaboration by MIDAS\, CSCAR and ARC. \nThis workshop covers what the Twitter Decahose is\, the process to obtain access\, and details on the data format and metadata included\, with live examples to process a sample into a filtered set using Python and PySpark. \nMore information on research datasets from MIDAS can be found at: https://midas.umich.edu/research-datasets/ \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/data-scraping-with-the-twitter-decahose-at-the-university-of-michigan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220413T120000
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SUMMARY:Software Development For Research: Team-Based Programming Management
DESCRIPTION:Software development and computer programming is increasingly a major part of scientific research. When small or large teams are involved in coding the same project\, it’s a good idea to adopt team-based practices\, such as “pair programming” or “code review” meetings\, to ensure quality is maintained in the code. This hands-on workshop will provide examples of these topics in action\, and attendees will leave prepared to use these skills in their own work groups. \nThis is part of a series of workshops focused on both technical and soft skills regarding software engineering from a research perspective. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/software-development-for-research-team-based-programming-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220330T120000
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SUMMARY:Software Development For Research: Git for Collaborative Development
DESCRIPTION:This is a continuation of the previous workshop “Software Development For Research: Version Control Principles”. \nNow\, having learned the basics of version control\, we will see how to use the distributed features of Git to publish your project\, interact with your collaborators\, and incorporate changes from volunteer contributors; for this\, we will utilize GitHub\, the well-known software collaboration platform and code repository. After completing the workshop you will have a good understanding of typical GitHub workflow\, will know how to share your work and collaborate on GitHub. \nTo get the most from this course it is recommended to have a basic understanding of Git concepts (commits\, branches\, merges)\, to the extent covered in the previous workshop. \nThis is part of a series of workshops focused on both technical and soft skills regarding software engineering from a research perspective. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/software-development-for-research-git-for-collaborative-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220324T160000
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SUMMARY:Reading and discussion group: Spatial Analysis in Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:This reading group moderated by consultants from CSCAR will focus on spatial analysis especially as practiced in social sciences. We will meet for 1.5 to 2 hours every month on the fourth Thursday and discuss one or two chapters from relevant graduate level textbooks. We will focus on the concepts and applications but will also try to discuss the technical details. The format is open-ended\, and the key objective is to support learning at different knowledge and skill levels. If there is interest\, we will also cover software implementation of techniques in R or Python. We will select reading material that is available via U-M library or freely accessible online. \nThe details for the third meeting are below. \nDate – March 24\, 2022 \nTime – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nReadings – We will discuss the following chapters: \n(1) Chapter 4: Diagnosing Spatial Dependence (from Spatial Analysis for the Social Sciences by David Darmofal) \n(3) Chapter 5: Diagnosing Spatial Dependence in the Presence of Covariates (from Spatial Analysis for the Social Sciences by David Darmofal) \nDigital copies of the book are available from the UM Library.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/reading-and-discussion-group-spatial-analysis-in-social-sciences-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220309T120000
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SUMMARY:Software Development For Research: Version Control Principles
DESCRIPTION:Software development and computer programming is increasingly a major part of scientific research. Projects can quickly grow\, and it can be difficult to manage changes\, especially if multiple programmers are editing the same project at once! This workshop will cover Git\, a commonly-used tool for managing coding projects with multiple users\, with features to make or remove edits\, and track information related to those changes. After completing the workshop attendees will have a good understanding of Git workflow and will know how to perform the most common Git operations via the command line. \nThis is part of a series of workshops focused on both technical and soft skills regarding software engineering from a research perspective. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/software-development-for-research-version-control-principles-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220225T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (2/21\, 10:00 -11:30)\nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (2/23\, 10:00-11:30)\nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (2/25\, 10:00 – 11:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-data-manipulation-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220224T160000
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SUMMARY:Reading and discussion group: Spatial Analysis in Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:This reading group moderated by consultants from CSCAR will focus on spatial analysis especially as practiced in social sciences. We will meet for 1.5 to 2 hours every month on the fourth Thursday and discuss one or two chapters from relevant graduate level textbooks. We will focus on the concepts and applications but will also try to discuss the technical details. The format is open-ended\, and the key objective is to support learning at different knowledge and skill levels. If there is interest\, we will also cover software implementation of techniques in R or Python. We will select reading material that is available via U-M library or freely accessible online. \nReadings – We will discuss the following chapters: \n\n(2) Chapter 3: Global and local indicators of spatial association (from Spatial Analysis using Big Data by Yoshiki Yamagata and Hajime Seya) \n\n(3) Chapter 3: Spatial autocorrelation and statistical inference (from Spatial Analysis for Social Science by David Darmofal) \n\nDigital versions of the above two books are available from the UM Library.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/reading-and-discussion-group-spatial-analysis-in-social-sciences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T120000
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SUMMARY:Software Development For Research: Best Practices for Coding Styles
DESCRIPTION:Software development and computer programming is increasingly a major part of scientific research. Having a consistent coding style and following basic best practices used in the industry can help make your code easier to read and manage\, both internally in your teams and for public code projects available to other researchers. This workshop will cover some general guidelines and suggestions to clean up your coding style. Attendees will learn helpful tips for computer coding and how to make their code readable to other collaborators. \nThis is part of a series of workshops focused on both technical and soft skills regarding software engineering from a research perspective. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/software-development-for-research-best-practices-for-coding-styles-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Management
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (2/21\, 10:00 -11:30)\nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (2/23\, 10:00-11:30)\nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (2/25\, 10:00 – 11:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/section-2-data-management/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220221T113000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: The Basics of Stata
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (2/21\, 10:00 -11:30)\nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (2/23\, 10:00-11:30)\nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (2/25\, 10:00 – 11:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-the-basics-of-stata-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220127T160000
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SUMMARY:Reading and discussion group: Spatial Analysis in Social Science
DESCRIPTION:This reading group moderated by consultants from CSCAR will focus on spatial analysis especially as practiced in social sciences. We will meet for 1.5 to 2 hours every month on the fourth Thursday and discuss one or two chapters from relevant graduate level textbooks. We will focus on the concepts and applications but will also try to discuss the technical details. The format is open-ended\, and the key objective is to support learning at different knowledge and skill levels. If there is interest\, we will also cover software implementation of techniques in R or Python. We will select reading material that is available via U-M library or freely accessible online. \nReadings – For the first meeting scheduled on Jan 27th\, we will discuss the following chapters: \n(1) Chapter 2: Defining neighbors via a spatial weight matrix (from Spatial Analysis for Social Science by David Darmofal) \n(2) Chapter 3: Global and local indicators of spatial association (from Spatial Analysis using Big Data by Yoshiki Yamagata and Hajime Seya) \n(3) Chapter 3: Spatial autocorrelation and statistical inference (from Spatial Analysis for Social Science by David Darmofal) \nDigital versions of the above two books are available from the UM Library.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/reading-and-discussion-group-spatial-analysis-in-social-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220110T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195800Z
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SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Introduction to Unreal Engine and C++
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to previous parts of this series is not required. \nUnreal Engine is a popular game engine among professional industries and game studios. It is also increasingly used for “serious” applications that require interactive 3D graphics and visualizations. Today\, Unreal Engine is available for free for creators not producing paid-for products. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll introduce the Unreal Engine workspace from a beginner’s perspective\, and prepare a simple data visualization with the interface\, including an introduction to its C++ workflow. Users will gain a basic understanding of the software\, and will be prepared to continue advanced training or to build simple examples in the software. \nA basic familiarity with any programming language (C++ will be used during the session) is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. Prior experience with any other 3D workspace for games\, animation\, visualization or science is encouraged. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Unreal Engine (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux\, but Windows is recommended) pre-installed. At this time\, Unreal Engine 4 is planned to be used\, pre-registered attendees will received a confirmation email about the version before the event. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-introduction-to-unreal-engine-and-c/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211129T123000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195758Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Google Earth Engine - II
DESCRIPTION:Google Earth Engine (GEE) combines a multi-petabyte catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis capabilities. The instant availability of data\, massive compute power\, and well-developed API make it a very convenient and powerful platform for geospatial analysis. \nGEE provides native APIs in JavaScript and Python. However\, recently the user community has developed a package “rgee (https://github.com/r-spatial/rgee)” that allows R users to interact with GEE (via reticulate and Python) and utilize its functionalities. \nThis workshop will focus on using R (the “rgee” package) to interface with GEE and utilize its power for ultra-fast geospatial analysis. You should attend the first workshop on November 18\, if you are new to GEE. \nSome familiarity with remote sensing and GIS\, and exposure to raster and vector data analysis will be helpful.  You will need to register (free) at signup.earthengine.google.com with Google to use the Earth Engine. Please use your UM email account to register.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-google-earth-engine-ii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195758Z
CREATED:20211104T161931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195758Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Google Earth Engine - I
DESCRIPTION:Google Earth Engine (GEE) combines a multi-petabyte catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis capabilities. The instant availability of data\, massive compute power\, and well-developed API make it a very convenient and powerful platform for geospatial analysis. \nGEE provides native APIs in JavaScript and Python. However\, recently the user community has developed a package “rgee (https://github.com/r-spatial/rgee)” that allows R users to interact with GEE (via reticulate and Python) and utilize its functionalities. \nThe two hands-on workshops will introduce GEE and show how to leverage its capacity for spatiotemporal analysis and visualization in R. The first workshop (November 18) is an introduction to GEE and we will primarily use JavaScript API to learn the basics of GEE. The second workshop (November 22) will focus on using R (the “rgee” package) to interface with GEE and utilize its power for ultra-fast geospatial analysis. \nSome familiarity with remote sensing and GIS\, and exposure to raster and vector data analysis will be helpful.  You will need to register (free) at signup.earthengine.google.com with Google to use the Earth Engine. Please use your UM email account to register.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-google-earth-engine-i/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T160000
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CREATED:20210805T231101Z
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SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Advanced Graphics Optimization with Unity3D and C# (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nModern 3D game engines and computer hardware can render convincing graphics\, rivaling that of pre-rendered 3D animations. But video games still require special optimization techniques and tricks. This relates directly to the perceived capabilities for data visualization and serious applications: we can generate and render thousands of interactive objects in a game engine. But what about millions? \nThis workshop will go over different techniques to render as many objects as possible at once in Unity3D\, with the context of visualizing data as a point-cloud. Examples will include (but not be limited to) GPU Instancing\, Unity’s Particle System\, and Compute Shaders. It is strongly recommended that attendees be familiar with Unity3D prior to this workshop to get the most out of the session. The examples shown will be provided to registered users to try with a installation of Unity3D (if trying on your own machine\, you will need to install Unity3D in advance). \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-advanced-graphics-optimization-with-unity3d-and-c-part-3/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211108T160000
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SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Introduction to Blender3D and Python
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nBlender3D is a popular free and open-source alternative to industry-standard software\, to create high-quality 3D models and export 3D animations. In recent years\, it’s received financial backing from important industry leaders\, and is more advanced than ever. In addition to film and video games\, Blender3D can be used to create models for 3D printing\, virtual and augmented reality\, and even data visualization\, thanks in part to its open-source nature\, support for a variety of industry-standard file formats\, and support for Python scripting to automate tasks and customize tools. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll introduce the Blender interface and use Blender and Python to programmitcally generate a large 3D mesh from a dataset. Users will become familiar with the basic functions of the software\, and will become comfortable to learn more and use it for high-quality data visualizations. \nA basic familiarity with any computer programming language (Python will be used during the session) is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Blender3D (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux) pre-installed. Additional project files will be provided to registered users ahead of the workshop date. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-introduction-to-blender3d-and-python/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211104T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195740Z
CREATED:20210819T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195740Z
UID:10000517-1636034400-1636041600@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Improving the performance of scientific software\, or "Do I really need to learn C++?"
DESCRIPTION:This is a continuation of the workshop “Introduction to performance analysis of scientific software“.  Now\, we know how to measure overall performance of our software and can make a good guess of the main performance bottleneck.  How can we improve the performance?  Do we really need to rewrite the whole program in a different language?  In this workshop\, we will observe and discuss various methods of performance improvement\, such as using optimized libraries\, multi-language development\, and choosing appropriate algorithms.  In the end\, you will know how to leverage the power of better algorithms and closer-to-metal languages to improve the performance of your software without a total rewrite or hardware upgrades. \nIt is recommended to attend “Introduction to performance analysis of scientific software” workshop prior to this one.  Participants are expected to know the basics of programming in some (any!) programming language. Some familiarity with the Unix command line and Python language would be helpful\, but is not required. If you wish to follow hands-on demonstrations\, you will need to use your own computer and have a UMich account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/improving-the-performance-of-scientific-software-or-do-i-really-need-to-learn-c/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211029T143000
DTSTAMP:20210923T203358Z
CREATED:20210923T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T203358Z
UID:10000531-1635512400-1635517800@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (10/25\, 1-2:30) \nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (10/27\, 1-2:30) \nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (10/29\, 1-2:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-data-manipulation-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T163000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195741Z
CREATED:20210901T153513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195741Z
UID:10000521-1635433200-1635438600@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – IV (Map visualization)
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient preparation for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. Typically\, each workshop is divided into one hour of lecture-style presentation and half an hour of hands-on exercises. Unless mentioned otherwise\, we will use R and/or QGIS. \n  \nThis workshop will focus on basic cartography principles for map-making and explore the functionalities of R and QGIS for making production-quality single- and bi-variate static and dynamic choropleth map. We will also explore the functionalities of leaflet\, a powerful JavaScript library\, to create web maps and add extra information via elements such as pop-ups. \n  \nParticipants should have some familiarity with R\, but exposure to QGIS is not required.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-iv-map-visualization/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T143000
DTSTAMP:20210923T202754Z
CREATED:20210923T202754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T202754Z
UID:10000528-1635339600-1635345000@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Management
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (10/25\, 1-2:30) \nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (10/27\, 1-2:30) \nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (10/29\, 1-2:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-data-management-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T143000
DTSTAMP:20210923T202207Z
CREATED:20210923T202207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T202207Z
UID:10000527-1635166800-1635172200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: The Basics of Stata
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (2/22 2-3:30)\nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (2/24 2-3:30)\nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (2/26 2-3:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-the-basics-of-stata-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T163000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195741Z
CREATED:20210901T153222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195741Z
UID:10000520-1634310000-1634315400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – III (Geocoding)
DESCRIPTION:This is the third workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient preparation for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. Typically\, each workshop is divided into one hour of lecture-style presentation and half an hour of hands-on exercises.  \n  \nGeocoding (or sometimes reverse geocoding) is often a very first step in many geospatial analyses. There are many options available for geocoding with different degree of accuracy. A basic understanding of the process helps you in choosing the best option. The workshop will cover basic concepts in geocoding\, different open-source and proprietary options available\, accuracy and reliability in geocoding\, and best practices. We will use R and ArcGIS.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-iii-geocoding/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195739Z
CREATED:20210819T172534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195739Z
UID:10000516-1634047200-1634054400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to performance analysis of scientific software\, or "Why is my program slow?"
DESCRIPTION:We all had this: “My program is too slow”. We all have heard: “Use Fortran and C++\, they are fast.”  But will it really help? We all have heard also: “Don’t bother\, use Python and R on a better computer”\, and “HPC clusters are fast”.  But what does “better” and “fast” even mean?   In this workshop\, we will observe\, measure and discuss performance behavior of various scientific workloads\, and learn about typical performance classes and basic performance measuring methodology.  In the end\, you will be able to classify your expected workload and make an educated guess whether changing the programming language\, upgrading the computer\, or applying for cluster computing time would likely be advantageous. \n  \nParticipants are expected to know the basics of programming in some (any!) programming language. Some familiarity with the Unix command line would be helpful\, but is not required. If you wish to follow hands-on demonstrations\, you will need to use your own computer and have a UMich account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-performance-analysis-of-scientific-software-or-why-is-my-program-slow/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195731Z
CREATED:20210805T225711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195731Z
UID:10000503-1633957200-1633968000@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Data Visualization with Unity3D and C# (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nUnity3D is a popular game engine among schools and independent developers. It is also increasingly used for “serious” applications that require interactive 3D graphics\, from mobile apps\, virtual and augmented reality\, computer vision and artificial intelligence\, and real-time CGI film production. It offers a free option to download for non-commercial projects\, and can export projects to run on a large variety of platforms. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll use Unity3D to render 3D visualizations of a dataset. Users will have a prototype that they build from for real applications. \nA basic familiarity with any computer programming language (C# will be used during the session) and the Unity3D interface is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Unity3D (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux) pre-installed. Additional project files will be provided to registered users ahead of the workshop date. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-data-visualization-with-unity3d-and-c-part-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195730Z
CREATED:20210805T225217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195730Z
UID:10000502-1633352400-1633363200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Introduction to Unity3D and C# (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nUnity3D is a popular game engine among schools and independent developers. It is also increasingly used for “serious” applications that require interactive 3D graphics\, from mobile apps\, virtual and augmented reality\, computer vision and artificial intelligence\, and real-time CGI film production. It offers a free option to download for non-commercial projects\, and can export projects to run on a large variety of platforms. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll introduce the Unity3D workspace from a beginner’s perspective\, and prepare a simple game demo with the interface and through C# scripting. Users will gain a basic understanding of the software\, and be prepared for future\, more advanced workshops on it dedicated for data visualization. \nA basic familiarity with any computer programming language (C# will be used during the session) is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Unity3D (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux) pre-installed. Additional project files will be provided to registered users ahead of the workshop date. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-introduction-to-unity3d-and-c-part-1/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195740Z
CREATED:20210901T152820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195740Z
UID:10000519-1633014000-1633019400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – II (Data models: vector\, network)
DESCRIPTION:This is the second workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements of GIS and spatial analysis and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient preparation for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. The first one hour of the workshop is a lecture-style presentation\, followed by the next half-hour for the hands-on exercises. Unless mentioned otherwise\, we will use R and/or QGIS for the hands-on portion.  \n  \nHow data is recorded in digital systems has significant implications for accuracy\, algorithms\, and the type of analyses that can be undertaken.  In this workshop we will cover data structure for vector and network data in the context of a 2-D GIS system. The focus is on developing a basic understanding of elements such as essential primitives\, how more complex objects are derived from the primitives\, and different formats and file systems.  \n  \nParticipants should have some familiarity with R\, but exposure to QGIS is not required.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-ii-data-models-vector-network/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210916T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195740Z
CREATED:20210901T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195740Z
UID:10000518-1631800800-1631806200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – I (Coordinate system)
DESCRIPTION:This is the first workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements of GIS and spatial analysis and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient understanding for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. Typically\, each workshop is divided into one hour of lecture-style presentation and half an hour of hands-on exercises. Unless mentioned otherwise\, we will use R and/or QGIS for the hands-on portion.  \n  \nThere are 100s of coordinate systems and datums available in modern software that provide GIS functionalities. A basic understanding of different coordinate systems\, their strength and limitations\, and conversion between different systems are essential for choosing the right system and manipulating geographically referenced data. In this workshop we will cover basics of coordinate systems for 2-D GIS from an applied perspective.  \n  \nParticipants should have some familiarity with R\, but exposure to QGIS is not required.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-i-coordinate-system/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T170000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195718Z
CREATED:20210624T171638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195718Z
UID:10000497-1629381600-1629392400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:R Short Course: Practicum (Part 5)
DESCRIPTION:This is the fifth and final part of a workshop series on programming in R.  This week\, we’ll put what you’ve learned in the first four parts to use in order to design and program a console version of the game “Mastermind”.  At the end of the practicum\, you should have a playable version of the game.   \n  \nThe first four parts of this workshop series follow a hybrid format: a week before the scheduled meeting time participants will be given access to pre-recorded content and recommended readings to review at their own pace.  The following week\, we’ll meet at the posted time for 90 minutes over Zoom to answer questions and work on a collection of exercises.   This practicum is the final meeting of the short course.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-short-course-practicum-part-5/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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