Workshops, seminars, and training events for researchers
Learn the basics of Git (https://www.git-scm.com/) and version control using the command line in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're working on a coding project alone or with other people, version control can save you time and effort.This workshop is intended for new or novice Git users. Intermediate and advanced Git workshops are hosted periodically during Spring and Fall semesters. Please …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsJoin the Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure for a presentation on the NSF-funded ACCESS ecosystem. Comprised of more than a dozen research institutions in the US, ACCESS is a great ecosystem of advanced computing resources that can accelerate your research.Hear from Ben Keene, Math PhD candidate and research computing facilitator, on how to leverage ACCESS for your research. Resources range from …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThis workshop is designed to equip you with the core fundamentals for programming in Python. Throughout this course, you will explore the core concepts of Python programming, focusing on variables, lists, loops, and conditional statements.We'll begin by demystifying the concept of variables, teaching you how to store and manipulate data effectively. From there, we'll delve into lists, uncovering how to …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThe Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure invites you to attend the Third Annual UCF Research Computing Symposium that will take place on September 23rd, 2026, at the Cape Florida Ballroom, Student Union. The symposium will provide a forum for UCF faculty, post-docs, and students to present their work and exchange ideas in an informal setting, showcasing how they are leveraging advanced computational resources …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsIn this workshop, three key pillars of Python development will be explored: error handling, user-defined functions, and database programming.First, the tools needed to build robust and resilient code will be introduced through comprehensive error-handling techniques. Participants will be shown how errors can be anticipated and managed gracefully, ensuring that programs function smoothly and remain reliable in the face of unexpected …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsLearn basic programming in R through practical data pre-processing tasks. Participants will learn how to use R to import, inspect, clean, transform, summarize, reshape, and export messy datasets. The session will include guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises where attendees practice writing R code using common tools and packages. Learning outcomes: - Introduction to R - Importing and inspecting data - Cleaning column …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsStructured Query Language (SQL) is used for data retrieval, searching, modification, and reporting by relational database systems. This workshop is an introductory level course aimed at researchers and students new to databases. You will learn how to explore data stored in databases like Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, and SQLite using SQL. You will gain hands-on experience querying, …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsIf you are starting your Overleaf journey and looking for a clear, beginner‑friendly introduction to LaTeX, this workshop is designed for you. Overleaf is a collaborative, cloud‑based platform that streamlines the process of creating professional documents using LaTeX—an essential tool for producing research papers, theses, posters, and technical reports.Learning outcomes:- Overleaf and LaTeX Basics- Creating a new project- Using Visual …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThis advanced Overleaf workshop is designed for participants who are already familiar with the basics of LaTeX and are ready to develop more sophisticated document‑authoring skills. This workshop will be conducted by a specialist form the Overleaf team. There will be time for questions and discussions with the presenter.Learning outcomes:- Best Practices For Document Structures- Cross-referencing- Math Typesetting- Creating Complex …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsPrompt engineering is the practice of writing clear and effective instructions to get better responses from large language models (LLMs). This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basic ideas of prompt engineering and shows how small changes in a prompt can improve the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of AI-generated responses.Participants will learn simple and practical techniques such as giving clear instructions, assigning …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells.The second half of this workshop …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation.This event will not be recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsLaTeX is a document preparation system widely used in academic and research communities for creating journal articles, thesis, technical reports, presentations, and other scientific documents. This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of LaTeX and is intended for participants with little or no prior experience.Learning Outcomes:- Navigate Overleaf and create a new LaTeX project.- Understand the basic structure and syntax of …
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