Events

Python Programming: Loops, Lists, and Functions (Online)

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 3rd, 10:00am–12:00pm

Registrants will be emailed the link to the session a few days before the workshop.

This workshop will take a deeper dive into Python, covering essential topics such as automating tasks using loops, lists, and functions. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/65dq29

Python Programming: Spreadsheets and Data Wrangling with Pandas (Online)

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 10th, 10:00am–12:00pm

Registrants will be emailed the link to the session a few days before the workshop.

Real-world data can be messy. This workshop will cover a range of topics related to organizing and manipulating spreadsheet data for more effective analysis. We’ll use pandas, a popular and free data analysis library written for Python. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/i5hz61

Git/GitHub Mini-Workshop

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation Managing projects and people

October 11th, 9:30am–12:00pm

Version control is the lab notebook of the digital world: it’s what professionals use to keep track of what they’ve done and to collaborate with other people. Learn how to use Git and GitHub to implement version control in your work.

Careers in Industry: The Different Roles PhDs Can Play in a Company

Graduate School Office of Professional Development, Office of Postdoctoral Studies, WARF, Thermo Fisher

Career development Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 12th, 10:30am–1:00pm

Orchard View Room, Third Floor, Discovery Building

What career options are there for PhDs in industry? A panel of representatives from one company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, will describe the breadth of jobs available, and answer your questions about their roles and successfully transitioning into industry. Includes networking lunch. Registration deadline: October 4

Python Programming: Data Visualization with Seaborn (Online)

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 17th, 10:00am–12:00pm

Registrants will be emailed the link to the session a few days before the workshop.

In this workshop, we will explore different methods and tools for visualizing data using Python. We’ll use seaborn, a popular and free data visualization library written for Python. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/e9eld7

Python Programming: Batch Processing and Working with Image Collections (Online)

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 24th, 10:00am–12:00pm

Registrants will be emailed the link to the session a few days before the workshop.

This workshop will focus on using Python to make bulk changes to files and file directories. It will also introduce Pillow, a free and beginner-friendly Python library for processing image files. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/rk0i6s

Introduction to Archival Research

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation

October 24th, 3:00pm–4:15pm

984 Memorial Library

Learn to think through your archival research needs, how to plan for your visit, what to expect when you arrive at the archive, and how to use finding aids. Register: https://go.wisc.edu/5ualo6

Intro to Docker Mini-Workshop

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation Managing projects and people

October 25th, 9:30am–12:00pm

This workshop aims to introduce the use of Docker containers with the goal of using them to effect reproducible computational environments. Such environments are useful for ensuring reproducible research outputs, for example.

Three Minute Thesis Semi-finals Competition: Compete or Cheer for Your Peers

Graduate School Office of Professional Development

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections

October 25th, 4:00pm–6:00pm

Old Madison Room, Memorial Union

Can you explain your research in 3 minutes? Find out by participating in UW–Madison's 2023-24 Three Minute Thesis® (3MT®)  competition! 3MT® is an international research communication competition in which graduate students explain their research to a general audience. As you hone communication skills, you will be better able to expand the benefits of your research beyond the bounds of the university and convey the significance of your work to potential funders, legislators, the media, and more.

Intro to Docker Mini-Workshop

Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation Managing projects and people

October 26th, 9:30am–12:00pm

This workshop aims to introduce the use of Docker containers with the goal of using them to effect reproducible computational environments. Such environments are useful for ensuring reproducible research outputs, for example.