Research Computing Bootcamp for Beginners: Git, Python, R and Data Visualization

Monday, June 22, 2026 8:15 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

The Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure is hosting a one-day Research Computing for Beginners Bootcamp designed to introduce participants to essential tools, including Git, Python, R and data visualization techniques. This bootcamp requires no prior experience and is structured to provide a beginner-friendly learning environment.

The event will have four sessions:

Session 1: Git version control for beginners
This session introduces the fundamentals of Git and command-line version control for managing code and collaborative projects.

Session 2: A gentle introduction to Python for research computing
This beginner-friendly session covers core Python concepts for research workflows, including data handling, basic analysis and scripting.

Session 3: Introduction to programming in R 
This session provides a practical introduction to R for data preprocessing and analysis. 

Session 4: Data visualization using Python
This session focuses on analyzing and visualizing data using Python libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn and Plotly.

Discover further information on sessions and the tentative agenda. 

Please note: All the sessions have a hands-on component. To participate in the hands-on exercises during the session, you will need to bring your own laptop equipped with a web browser and install any software specific to that lesson. Refer to each lesson's description for specific instructions. 

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Partnership 3 Building: 233 [ View Website ]

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