Software Carpentry
Researchers learning unix shell, git/GitHub, Python
January 13th, 9:00am–1:00pm
Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. This workshop teaches intro to the unix shell, git/GitHub, and python. Registration required.
Project Management for Graduate Students
Leadership Managing projects and people Interpersonal Effectiveness
January 13th, 10:00am–3:30pm
Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
Project management is a set of skills that can be applied in academic, non-profit, laboratory, business, and many other settings. Learn principles of project management and apply them to your own project in this collaborative, day-long program. You will think creatively, define a problem, establish project goals, create a plan, and prepare for implementation. You will leave better prepared to lead a team and deliver results. Lunch will be provided, with vegetarian options.
Data Wrangling in R
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation
January 13th, 10:00am–3:00pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: https://sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=3043 "Data wrangling" is the process of preparing data for analysis. This is a hands-on class with time devoted to practicing essential data wrangling skills. This course will first cover tools needed to work with different types of data. Then we will apply all of these in the context of datasets to create, transform, and clean variables.
Software Carpentry
Researchers learning unix shell, git/GitHub, Python
January 14th, 9:00am–1:00pm
Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. This workshop teaches intro to the unix shell, git/GitHub, and python. Registration required.
Data Wrangling in R
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections Inquiry, discovery, and creation
January 14th, 10:00am–3:00pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: https://sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=3043 "Data wrangling" is the process of preparing data for analysis. This is a hands-on class with time devoted to practicing essential data wrangling skills. This course will first cover tools needed to work with different types of data. Then we will apply all of these in the context of datasets to create, transform, and clean variables.
Why a Successful Job Search Is a Focused Job Search
January 14th, 11:00am–11:45am
In this webinar, we’ll discuss why PhDs need to choose a specific career path to focus their job search efforts. This session is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: How is nonacademic hiring different from academic hiring? Why do I need to focus on one career path? Can’t I apply broadly to a range of positions and fields? How do I focus my job search, and how will this lead to success?
Funding Resources for International Graduate Students
Disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary connections
January 14th, 12:00pm–1:30pm
Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
Navigating funding as an international student can be challenging, but we’re here to help! This session offers practical guidance and connects you with fellowships and grants tailored to international graduate students. Discover tools to help identify opportunities and build a strategic approach to your funding search. Also hear firsthand from current UW–Madison international students who successfully navigated the process and secured prestigious awards. Lunch provided, with vegetarian options.
Graduating This Year? How to Land a Job After Graduation
January 14th, 1:00pm–1:30pm
We'll discuss the challenges in today's job market and how you can navigate them as a newly graduated master's student. While some factors—like changing visa policies and hiring freezes—are beyond your control, we'll help you focus on what you can do to move your career forward and strategically prepare for your future.
Software Carpentry
Researchers learning unix shell, git/GitHub, Python
January 15th, 9:00am–1:00pm
Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. This workshop teaches intro to the unix shell, git/GitHub, and python. Registration required.