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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T143000
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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. (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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T143000
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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. (2/22 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/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T163000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T160000
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195730Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195740Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210916T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195740Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T170000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210812T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195717Z
CREATED:20210624T171255Z
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UID:10000496-1628776800-1628782200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:R Short Course: Strings and factors (Part 4)
DESCRIPTION:This is part 4 of a 5-part workshop series on programming in R.  This week\, we’ll discuss strings and factors with an emphasis on working with and formatting strings. These workshops 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.   \nAt the end of the course\, we’ll gather for a 3-hour practicum\, in which we’ll program a console version of the game “Mastermind”.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-short-course-strings-and-factors-part-4/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210809T130000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195703Z
CREATED:20210518T155547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195703Z
UID:10000479-1628503200-1628514000@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Wear OS: Creating An App For Your Android Smartwatch
DESCRIPTION:Smartwatches are multi-functional devices that can be worn on the wrist. They can read your heartbeat\, notify you of messages from your phone\, and can even tell the time! Google’s “Wear OS” is a branch of the Android mobile operating system\, and it encourages open app development. \nThis workshop is meant to introduce programming for a Wear OS watch. This will introduce some of the functions and sensors of a smartwatch\, through the programming of a simple app that reads your heartbeat. Participants will learn how to access and display this sensor information\, and how to save the data locally on the watch\, using Java and Android Studio\, with a step-by-step example. Participants who want to program during the workshop are recommended to install “Android Studio” in advance and to use their own laptops to use during the presentation. \nPlease register at least 24 hours in advance. Event may be canceled if pre-registration is low.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/wear-os-creating-an-app-for-your-android-smartwatch/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210805T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195717Z
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UID:10000495-1628172000-1628177400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:R Short Course: Programming Tools (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:This is part 3 of a 5-part workshop series on programming in R.  This week\, we’ll discuss the following programming tools: logical comparisons\, conditionals\, iteration\, and functions. You’ll learn how to write functions and why you should (generally) organize your code in a functional style. These workshops 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.  At the end of the course\, we’ll gather for a 3-hour practicum\, in which we’ll program a console version of the game “Mastermind”.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-short-course-programming-tools-part-3/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210803T120000
DTSTAMP:20210521T182930Z
CREATED:20210521T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T182930Z
UID:10000482-1627984800-1627992000@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Object Detection using Deep Learning with TorchVision
DESCRIPTION:Like many image processing problems\, deep learning has brought many effective solutions to the task of object detection. The TorchVision library is part of the PyTorch project\, and it offers well-established and successful methods for object detection (as well as many other problems). This workshop will demonstrate the process of preparing your own image dataset and training it using TorchVision with one of Google Colab’s free-to-use GPUs. The workshop will be done online via Zoom. Some experience with Python is helpful\, but no previous experience with PyTorch is needed. Google Colab requires a Google account (e.g. your umich account).
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/object-detection-using-deep-learning-with-torchvision-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210802T130000
DTSTAMP:20210518T154935Z
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UID:10000478-1627898400-1627909200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Android Application Development: Introduction to Android Studio
DESCRIPTION:Mobile app development is one of the biggest new industries of the last decade. If you are developing an Android app for the first time\, the first option you will likely find is “Android Studio\,” a free integrated-developer-environment (IDE) provided directly by the Android team at Google\, using the Java programming language. It’s a good starting point for experienced programmers to build an Android app from scratch. \nWe will present a brief overview of the “Android Studio” environment\, and provide a step-by-step example to make an app with multiple ‘activities’ and using built-in ‘sensors.’ A familiarity with the Java programming language is recommended to get the most out of the seminar. Participants who want to program during the workshop are recommended to install “Android Studio” in advance and to use their own laptops to use during the presentation. \nPlease register at least 24 hours in advance. Event may be canceled if pre-registration is low.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/android-application-development-introduction-to-android-studio-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195712Z
CREATED:20210624T170550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195712Z
UID:10000494-1627567200-1627572600@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:R Short Course: Vectors and Data Frames (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is part 2 of a 5-part workshop series on programming in R.  This week\, we’ll discuss the following topics: vectors\, types\, lists\, and data frames. You’ll learn about indexing each of these objects and using `subset()`\, `aggregate()`\, and `merge()` for working with data frames. These workshops 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.  At the end of the course\, we’ll gather for a 3-hour practicum\, in which we’ll program a console version of the game “Mastermind”. 
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-short-course-vectors-and-data-frames-part-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195718Z
CREATED:20210713T154234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195718Z
UID:10000498-1627398000-1627401600@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Geostatistics – III
DESCRIPTION:Many environmental variables such as temperature\, rainfall\, air pollutants\, and soil nutrients are measured at sampled point locations. We often need to estimate these variables at one of more unsampled locations. Geostatistics provide tools and techniques to carry out this task. \n\nIn a series of three workshops\, we will cover the basics of Geostatistics. In this third workshop\, we will combine the material we covered in the first two workshops and develop the geostatistical modeling approach. This is mainly a lecture style workshop\, but will include an example in R. The material will also help you understand the basics of Gaussian Process Regression\, a commonly used modeling technique in Machine Learning.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/geostatistics-iii/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210726T120000
DTSTAMP:20210518T154620Z
CREATED:20210518T154620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T154620Z
UID:10000477-1627293600-1627300800@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Android Application Development: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Mobile app development is one of the biggest new industries of the last decade. As of 2017\, Google and Apple (the creators of Android and iOS\, respectively) confirmed a combined total of over 3 billion devices (including smartphones\, smartwatches\, and much more) around the globe using their mobile operating systems. The capabilities and built-in sensors on modern smartphones also provide a new avenue to collect data or engage with participants in a non-invasive manner. It might seem intimidating to write a mobile app for the first time\, but the process is similar to writing software for a desktop computer\, which in itself isn’t as hard as you might think! \nWe will present a brief overview on developing Android apps\, the differences between Android and iOS development\, and provide quick demonstrations on how you can use a variety of available programming environments and languages to create an app. A basic familiarity with computer programming is recommended to get the most out of the seminar. This is not a in-depth workshop with the intention to have its participants program code alongside the presentation\, but meant to introduce available options for you to consider and to answer questions on the topic. \nPlease register at least 24 hours in advance. Event may be canceled if pre-registration is low.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/android-application-development-an-overview-4/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T153000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195712Z
CREATED:20210624T165605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T195712Z
UID:10000493-1626962400-1626967800@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:R Short Course: Getting Started (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is part 1 of a 5-part series of workshops on programming in R.  This week\, we’ll discuss the following topics: creation and naming of objects\, R’s global environment\, arithmetic operations\, R’s package system\, and reading and writing data. These workshops 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.  At the end of the course\, we’ll gather for a 3-hour practicum\, in which we’ll program a console version of the game “Mastermind”.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-short-course-getting-started-part-1/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T160000
DTSTAMP:20210615T153121Z
CREATED:20210615T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T153121Z
UID:10000491-1626361200-1626364800@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Geostatistics – II
DESCRIPTION:Many environmental variables such as temperature\, rainfall\, air pollutants\, and soil nutrients are measured at sampled point locations. We often need to estimate these variables at one of more unsampled locations. Geostatistics provide tools and techniques to carry out this task. \n\nIn a series of three workshops\, we are covering the basics of Geostatistics. In this second workshop\, we will focus on covariance and variogram\, and their estimation in the context of geostatistical modeling. This is mainly a lecture style workshop\, but we will also execute some examples in R. The material will also help you understand the basics of Gaussian Process Regression\, a commonly used modeling technique in Machine Learning.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/geostatistics-ii-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T100000
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DTSTAMP:20210521T181521Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Deep Neural Networks with Keras/TensorFlow
DESCRIPTION:Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) are used as a machine learning method for both regression and classification problems. Keras is a high-level\, Python interface running on top of multiple neural network libraries\, including the popular library TensorFlow. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to quickly use the Keras interface to perform nonlinear regression and classification with standard fully-connected DNNs\, as well as image classification using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). We will also look at regularization techniques and how to deal with under- and over-fitting. All examples will use Python; some familiarity with Python is recommended. The workshop will be done online via Zoom. We will run the models using Google Colab\, which requires a Google account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-deep-neural-networks-with-keras-tensorflow-11/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210629T160000
DTSTAMP:20230217T195709Z
CREATED:20210610T164412Z
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UID:10000490-1624978800-1624982400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Geostatistics – I
DESCRIPTION:Many environmental variables such as temperature\, rainfall\, air pollutants\, and soil nutrients are measured at sparsely sampled point locations. We often need to estimate these variables at one of more unsampled locations. Geostatistics provide tools and techniques to carry out this task. \n\nIn a series of three workshops\, we will cover the basics of Geostatistics. In this first workshop we will understand the idea of stationary random fields\, positive definite functions\, and the fundamental building blocks of Gaussian random fields. This is mainly a lecture style workshop\, but we will also execute some examples in R. The material will also help you understand the foundations of Gaussian Process Regression\, a commonly used technique in Machine Learning and AI.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/geostatistics-i/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T163000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171445Z
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UID:10000476-1623857400-1623861000@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS Fundamentals – Understanding and manipulating elevation data
DESCRIPTION:Elevation data can come in the form of point (e.g. from LiDAR)\, digital elevation model (DEM)\, or triangulated irregular network (TIN). In this workshop we will focus on DEM and TIN. We will learn about each model and related data structure\, their relative strengths\, the kind of information they provide\, and how to obtain downstream derived information. This is a lecture-style workshop and the primary focus will be about understanding the two models. However\, we will also see examples in ArcGIS or QGIS \n\nParticipants should know GIS and be familiar with vector and raster data.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-fundamentals-understanding-and-manipulating-elevation-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171445Z
CREATED:20230905T171445Z
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UID:10000480-1623751200-1623758400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Image Segmentation using Deep Learning with FastAI
DESCRIPTION:Like other image processing problems\, deep learning has brought many effective solutions to the task of image segmentation. This workshop will introduce you to the methods used in image segmentation\, demonstrate how to prepare your own segmentation masks using Matlab\, and guide you through performing image segmentation using the FastAI [fast.ai] Python library\, which is built on the deep learning library PyTorch. Some familiarity with Python is expected\, but no previous experience with FastAI or PyTorch is needed. The workshop will be done online via Zoom. We will run the code using Google Colab (with free-to-use GPUs)\, which requires a Google account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/image-segmentation-using-deep-learning-with-fastai-3/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210604T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210604T163000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171445Z
CREATED:20230905T171445Z
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UID:10000475-1622820600-1622824200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS Fundamentals - Height and Vertical Datum
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how heights are measured and recorded in GIS systems are essential for many applied tasks such as modeling flood risk due to sea level rise. In this workshop we will understand vertical datums\, the concept of height\, and what do terms like orthometric height and ellipsoid height mean. This will be a lecture-style workshop with a focus on conceptual details. \nParticipants should know basic GIS and should be familiar with horizontal datums.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-fundamentals-height-and-vertical-datum/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T170000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171444Z
CREATED:20230905T171444Z
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UID:10000474-1622043000-1622048400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS Fundamentals –  Spatial Database\, PostGIS
DESCRIPTION:PostGIS\, built on top of PostgreSQL\, is the most powerful open-source relational database for managing spatial data. In this workshop we will cover the basic concept of spatial databases\, learn about setting PostGIS\, and understand how PostGIS can help us manage large volumes of vector data spread over multiple tables and geometries efficiently.  We will also touch upon topics such as spatial indexing and the capabilities of PostGIS for other data models for 2-D GIS such as the network and raster data model.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-fundamentals-spatial-database-postgis/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T150000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171444Z
CREATED:20230905T171444Z
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UID:10000472-1621861200-1621868400@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:SRTI: Software For Cross-Language Real-Time Data Communication
DESCRIPTION:Computer software simulation is used in virtually every discipline. These programs virtually represent small components of real-world events and behaviors\, and allow scientists to test different models to guide real-world research. However\, these can be individually complex\, and written in different computer languages and programs. It’s a difficult task to combine simulators from different parts of a research team to represent larger systems. \nThe “Simple Run-Time Infrastructure” is an open-source\, free-to-use software tool\, developed at the University of Michigan. It was built to simplify the process of sharing data between multiple live simulators\, using a “publish/subscribe” model with messages rather than directly to specific programs. This workshop will present the background of the SRTI’s development\, what it is capable of\, and will provide a step-by-step example for participants. \nJava will be required to run the SRTI. The live example will use an optional mixture that includes simulators written in Java\, Matlab\, and Python. \nThis special-track workshop (provided as a “seminar-style”) is open to researchers both inside and outside the University of Michigan. Up to 300 attendees can attend through Zoom.\nWe ask attendees to “register” by filling out the following Google Forms survey. The survey will provide a Zoom link for you to copy into your calendar.\nThe Google Forms survey link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMyniPQs7G1iuohuvSAdU4KE64-BQrCgrZRnC6YzxeCLFv7g/viewform?usp=sf_link \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/srti-software-for-cross-language-real-time-data-communication-2/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T150000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171444Z
CREATED:20230905T171444Z
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UID:10000471-1620651600-1620658800@micde.umich.edu
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. \nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link within 24 hours of event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/software-development-for-research-best-practices-for-coding-styles-2/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T120000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171445Z
CREATED:20230905T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T171445Z
UID:10000432-1618308000-1618315200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Object Detection using Deep Learning with TorchVision
DESCRIPTION:Like many image processing problems\, deep learning has brought many effective solutions to the task of object detection. The TorchVision library is part of the PyTorch project\, and it offers well-established and successful methods for object detection (as well as many other problems). This workshop will demonstrate the process of preparing your own image dataset and training it using TorchVision with one of Google Colab’s free-to-use GPUs. The workshop will be done online via Zoom. Some experience with Python is helpful\, but no previous experience with PyTorch is needed. Google Colab requires a Google account (e.g. your umich account).
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/object-detection-using-deep-learning-with-torchvision/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210409T153000
DTSTAMP:20230905T171443Z
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UID:10000466-1617976800-1617982200@micde.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GIS Fundamentals – (Map visualization - II)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will further develop the material covered on mapping in the first workshop a few weeks back. We will focus on basic cartography principles for map-making and explore the functionalities of R and QGIS for making production-quality bi-variate static and dynamic choropleth maps. We will also explore the functionalities of leaflet\, a powerful library\, to create web maps and add extra information about more than two variables. \nParticipants should have some familiarity with R\, but exposure to QGIS is not required.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-fundamentals-map-visualization-ii/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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