Data Visualization in R: GGplot2 Basics
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation
September 11th, 10:00am–12:00pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: https://www.sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=2925 This workshop will teach you how to create and modify data visualizations using ggplot2, a popular plotting package in R. Emphasis is placed on using plots to understand distributions of different numbers and types of variables.
Stata Workshop: Loops and Macros
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation
September 13th, 10:00am–12:00pm
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: https://www.sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=2935 Have you ever had to do the same thing to ten different variables and wished you didn't have to write it out ten times? If so, this workshop is for you. If you haven't you will, so we recommend this workshop for anyone who anticipates using Stata regularly.
Funding Forward: Equipping and Empowering Graduate Students to Apply for Fellowships
Graduate School
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 16th, 11:45am–1:15pm
Discover why fellowships are crucial funding opportunities and how to successfully apply for them. Learn from faculty and student speakers who will share insights on why applying for external fellowships is valuable and how to go about it, including crafting compelling research descriptions, demonstrating your impact and involving your advisor. A buffet lunch will be served at 11:45 am; the session will begin at 12 pm. Register at explore.wisc.edu/fundingforward
Grant Seeking Strategies
Graduate School, UW-Madison Libraries Graduate Support Series
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 17th, 11:00am–12:45pm
Discover valuable resources and strategies for securing grant funding for your graduate education with guidance from Ellen Jacks, Grants Information Librarian at UW-Madison Libraries. Identify potential funding sources, learn where to find opportunities, and discover how to find partners that align with your academic goals. An optional hands-on session with Pivot (a funding database) follows the presentation. Box lunches available at 11 am. Register at explore.wisc.edu/grantseekingstrategies
Functions and Iteration in R
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 18th, 9:00am–12:00pm
This workshop will teach you the basics of function writing to turn existing code procedures into functions, and return multiple and conditional values. We will then learn how to apply these functions we have written to series of data to perform tasks like calculating the standard error of each column in a dataframe, run simulations, and write and read files. We will also discuss how to parallelize iterative processes on the SSCC Slurm cluster.
Ask the Fellows: Q&A with Current NSF Graduate Research Program Fellows
Graduate School
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 18th, 4:00pm–5:30pm
Gain firsthand insights in applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) from graduate students who have successfully navigated the application process. This is your chance to ask questions and gain valuable advice from current NSF fellows across various disciplines. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Hors d'oeuvres served at 3:45 pm; the session will begin at 4:00 pm. Register at explore.wisc.edu/askthefellows
Unlocking Opportunities: Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships for Early-stage Doctoral Students
Graduate School
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 19th, 11:30am–1:00pm
Join this session to discover tips for writing a competitive Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship for early doctoral students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The fellowship supports graduate students who are in the early stages of research and writing and who will engage in projects that are responsive to the interests and histories of historically marginalized communities. Register at explore.wisc.edu/unlocking-opportunities
Public Works: Key Approaches to Pitching Public Humanities Projects with Art History Alumni
Career development Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation Communication Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
September 19th, 4:00pm–5:00pm
This Public Works seminar gives participants a chance to learn about successful approaches and strategies for pitching their academic work to public audiences. In honor of the Department of Art History’s Centennial Celebration, three alumni will share their perspectives on developing digital and public humanities projects from historical research. Together, they will work with participants to pitch and develop ideas for potential projects based on their research interests and expertise.
Stata Workshop: Publication-Quality Tables
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 20th, 10:00am–12:00pm
The table and collect commands let you automate the production of publication-quality tables in Stata. You can use them to store any results you can calculate in Stata and put them in a table with the structure of your choice, making them much more flexible than tools like esttab or outreg2. This workshop will introduce you to the table and collect commands and the conceptual framework they use. The materials for the workshop are also available online.
Navigating Financial Aid for Grad Students
Graduate School
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
September 20th, 12:30pm–2:00pm
SSTAR Seminar Room 9101, Office of Financial Aid , 333 East Campus Mall
Join us at to learn about financial aid for grad students. We’ll cover how fellowships and assistantships affect your funding, explore sources of financial support, and discuss what these options mean for you. Get clear answers and practical tips to help you manage your finances effectively. Lunch will be provided at 12:30; presentation will start at 1:00 p.m. Register at explore.wisc.edu/navigatingfinancialaid