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SUMMARY:Basics of Data Management with R
DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop introduces learners to the basics of the language\, the RStudio development environment\, and some of the most common functions\, packages\, and tools in the R ecosystem. \nThe free\, open-source  programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today. \nTopics include: \n\nSetting up R and RStudio\nBasic Syntax\nVectors\nMatrix and DataFrames\nImporting Data\nWorking with Data\nBasic Charting and Plotting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of R and R StudioPrerequisitesBasic Computing SkillsUseful ForStatistics\, data processing\, data analysis\, automating data research
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/basics-of-data-management-with-r-3/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150412Z
UID:10000427-1698168600-1698172200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Resume Building with Canva
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a resume with Canva! Canva is a design platform that can be used for various creative purposes. It has over 200K designs and templates for you to use and create presentations\, videos\, mind maps\, photo collages\, social media posts and stories\, wallpapers\, etc. \nThis introductory workshop is aimed to help students create attractive and effective resumes for online evaluations that can help catch recruiters’ attention! \n Workshop InformationAudienceEveryonePrerequisitesNoneUseful ForAnyone interested in learning how to create a resume
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/resume-building-with-canva-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150358Z
UID:10000425-1697736600-1697743800@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data Transformation Mastery: From dplyr to ggplot in R
DESCRIPTION:When using R and RStudio you’ll find yourself using imported packages frequently. There are so many shortcuts and easy tricks that have been developed and put into packages for our use\, it’d be a waste not to utilize them. This workshop introduces some of the most common shortcuts and packages\, including the popular tidyverse\, which is essential for  “tidying” up data for easier processing. \nNote: If you are using your own device for this workshop\, you may want to install the tidyverse package ahead of time. Feel free to contact STS for help installing and configuring this package. \nTopics Covered Include: \n\nInstalling R Packages (tidyverse)\nManipulating data frames with Dplyr\nVisualizing data basis with ggplot\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in more advanced features of R and R StudioPrerequisitesBasics of Data Management with R
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/data-transformation-mastery-from-dplyr-to-ggplot-in-r/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T001314Z
UID:10000424-1697650200-1697655600@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Graphics with Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, students explore the favorite tool of many creative professionals\, Adobe Illustrator. Used by designers and artists around the world\, this powerful vector graphics program makes it easy to create logos\, posters\, product labels\, icons\, website mockups and more. \nStudents will learn the basics of Illustrator\, work with shapes\, text\, and color\, and create a project from scratch. \nTopics covered: \n\nThe Illustrator Interface\nNavigating the Workspace\nWorking with Shapes\nUsing the Selection and Direct Selection Tool\nUsing the Shape Builder Tool\nDrawing with the Pen Tool\nWorking with Type\nSaving/Exporting Final Artwork\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in creating posters\, flyers\, visual art\, or any other graphic-designed items with IllustratorPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/creating-graphics-with-illustrator-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150357Z
UID:10000423-1697563800-1697569200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Website: Where to Start and What Your Options Are
DESCRIPTION:Whether it be to play music\, find local restaurants\, order a new shirt\, or apply for a job\, we use websites for nearly everything! \nThis workshop will give an introduction to basic knowledge needed to start the website development process\, discussing topics such as how websites work behind the scenes\, the different options available for building a website\, the logistics of getting a website running\, and cost estimates for a final product. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat exactly is a website?\nWhy and How to Make Your Own Website\nHand-Coding Websites\nWeb Development Logistics\nThe Costs of Having a Website Big Picture: Everything You’ll Need for a Website\n\n Workshop InformationAudienceAnyonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/creating-your-own-website-where-to-start-and-what-your-options-are-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T145252Z
UID:10000422-1697477400-1697482800@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Foundational Python for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop offers an introduction to basic Python concepts that will help you become familiar with the coding basics – no previous programming experience required! \nPython is a powerful\, popular programming language that gets used for just about everything: basic coding\, graphics processing\, machine learning\, AI\, web scraping\, data analysis\, and much more. \nPython’s easy-to-read syntax makes it a great introduction for people who are new to coding\, and the large library of open-source modules make it easy to start making useful code right away. \nTopics include: \n\nWriting and running scripts in Python\nData types\nVariables and Functions\nCalculations in Python\nControl flow\nData structures\nPython’s Standard library\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of coding using PythonPrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/foundational-python-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150343Z
UID:10000421-1697131800-1697137200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:First Steps into AI
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Steps into AI Workshop\, curated to facilitate an understanding of the broad topic of Artificial Intelligence for both beginners and those with prior programming experience.  \nIn our engaging sessions\, we’ll demystify complex concepts like gradient descent\, learning rates\, privacy\, bias\, as well as delve into the realms of supervised and unsupervised learning\, empowering you with foundational AI knowledge that transcends programming proficiency. \n Workshop InformationAudienceEveryonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/first-steps-into-ai-3/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T192814Z
UID:10000420-1697045400-1697050800@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to Programming
DESCRIPTION:Curious about coding but don’t know where to start? \nThis workshop unpacks programming and coding from the ground up. It explains the terms and structures used in most modern programming languages and introduces some basic computer science concepts in an accessible\, easy to digest format with no technical background knowledge required. \nIf you’re interested in picking up some coding skills yourself or are just curious about how programming works\, this workshop gives you everything you need to get started. \nNote: this workshop doesn’t go into detail on a particular programming language (like Java\, Python\, or JavaScript)\, but it provides background knowledge that will be helpful for anyone interested in learning more about specific languages later on. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat exactly a computer does and how programming fits into the picture\nEssential programming concepts like variables\, functions\, data types\, loops\, and conditionals are and how they are used\nHow programs are structured and executed\nTools and apps that make programming easier\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in getting familiar with the basics of programming and coding - no technical knowledge required.PrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/a-beginners-guide-to-programming-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150342Z
UID:10000419-1696959000-1696964400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Data Processing with Excel
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to working with data in Excel. Students will learn spreadsheet terminology\, the basics of the Excel interface\, how to create and edit spreadsheets\, and how to generate charts and graphs from data. \nTopics include: \n\nNavigating the Excel environment\nEntering and editing data\nUsing formulas and functions\nViewing\, sorting\, and filtering data\nCharting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning how to work with data in ExcelPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/introduction-to-data-processing-with-excel-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T001117Z
UID:10000418-1696872600-1696878000@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Essential Photo Editing with Photoshop
DESCRIPTION:Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard tool for digital image editing. In this workshop\, students learn how to navigate the Photoshop interface\, apply the fundamentals of digital photo correction and incorporate different tools and techniques to create a poster. \nAfter completing this workshop\, learners will know: \n\nThe basics of the Photoshop interface including Tools\, Panels\, and Layers\nThe control/modifier keys (Alt/Option\, Cmd/Ctrl\, Shift) and when to use them\nWhat Adjustment Layers are and why we use them\nWhat pixel dimensions and image resolution are\nThe difference between RGB and CMYK color modes\n\nand will be able to: \n\nNavigate the Photoshop interface\nCreate selections with the Quick Selection tool\nApply and Edit Layer Masks\nAdd and edit text with the Type tool\nSave and export documents in a variety of formats.\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of editing images using Adobe PhotoshopPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/essential-photo-editing-with-photoshop-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150342Z
UID:10000417-1696527000-1696534200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Basics of Data Management with R
DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop introduces learners to the basics of the language\, the RStudio development environment\, and some of the most common functions\, packages\, and tools in the R ecosystem. \nThe free\, open-source  programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today. \nTopics include: \n\nSetting up R and RStudio\nBasic Syntax\nVectors\nMatrix and DataFrames\nImporting Data\nWorking with Data\nBasic Charting and Plotting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of R and R StudioPrerequisitesBasic Computing SkillsUseful ForStatistics\, data processing\, data analysis\, automating data research
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/basics-of-data-management-with-r-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T154439Z
UID:10000412-1696440600-1696447800@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Databases with SQL
DESCRIPTION:Structured Query Language (SQL) is a programming language used to interact with databases and create datasets. It is a useful tool for data analysts\, software developers\, and researchers to create and structure data for analysis and modeling. \nTopics Covered: \n\nIntroduction to database concepts\nBasic SQL queries and syntax\nCreating tables\nAnalysis with SQL\nExporting tables\n\n Workshop InformationAudienceAnyone looking to learn SQL for analytics\, research\, or application development\, as well as basic database conceptsPrerequisitesBasic understanding of programming and what a table is
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/introduction-to-databases-with-sql/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T001055Z
UID:10000416-1696354200-1696361400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Algorithms and Bias in Modernity
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Tech Talk Series! A series of presentation-style workshops that focus on tech-adjacent topics to ensure greater tech literacy for UW-Madison scholars! \nAlgorithms are a daily part of our lives; they detail a set of steps to complete some tasks. As big data algorithms penetrate deeper into our lives\, bias finds its way into these algorithms which has huge societal implications. In this workshop\, we will cover an introduction to algorithms\, bias\, and the ways they intersect and present within our society. How do famous social media algorithms perpetuate bias? How does bias even find its way into big data algorithms? Interactive examples will help further your understanding of these phenomenons in order to help mitigate the harms that persist from them. \n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/understanding-algorithms-and-bias-in-modernity/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T150341Z
UID:10000415-1696267800-1696273200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Portrait Retouching and Color Correction with Photoshop
DESCRIPTION:In this class students will learn advanced techniques used by industry professionals for portrait retouching and color correction. Students will explore RGB and CMYK color modes with hands-on exercises for color correction and skin tone balancing. The Healing Tool group will be covered in-depth to remove blemishes\, wrinkles and other unwanted distractions. Further\, students will learn how to vastly improve their photos by reducing shadows. This class emphasizes the use of multiple layers and layer masks for advanced blending and non-destructive editing. \nTopic include: \n\nColor Correction\nUnderstanding Color Modes\nInfo Palette with Eye Dropper Tool\nColor Casts and Levels Adjustment\nColor Enhancement with Quick Mask Layer Mask and Curves\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in using Photoshop to retouch imagesPrerequisitesEssential Photo Editing with Photoshop
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/portrait-retouching-and-color-correction-with-photoshop/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T154313Z
UID:10000414-1695922200-1695927600@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Excel: Unlocking Insights with Analysis Tools and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Excel 2: Analysis introduces more advanced analysis tools that can be used to summarize data\, perform complex calculations\, and maximize the computing power of Microsoft Excel. \nTopics covered: \n\nInput Tables\nSubtotal\nGoal Seek\nSolver\nAnalysis ToolPak\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone looking to improve their Excel skills beyond the basicsPrerequisitesIntroduction to Data Processing with Excel
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/data-driven-excel-unlocking-insights-with-analysis-tools-and-techniques/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230825T150340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T151323Z
UID:10000413-1695835800-1695839400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Resume Building with Canva
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a resume with Canva! Canva is a design platform that can be used for various creative purposes. It has over 200K designs and templates for you to use and create presentations\, videos\, mind maps\, photo collages\, social media posts and stories\, wallpapers\, etc. \nThis introductory workshop is aimed to help students create attractive and effective resumes for online evaluations that can help catch recruiters’ attention! \n Workshop InformationAudienceEveryonePrerequisitesNoneUseful ForAnyone interested in learning how to create a resume
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/resume-building-with-canva/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T153050Z
UID:10000411-1695749400-1695753000@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Personal Information Safe in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Tech Talk Series! A series of presentation-style workshops that focus on tech-adjacent topics to ensure greater tech literacy for UW-Madison scholars! \nIn this workshop\, we will cover an introduction to data privacy. We’ll cover how our data is collected and used\, who uses it\, reasons for us to even care\, and provide best practices to protect our data. \n Workshop InformationAudienceAnyonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/keeping-your-personal-information-safe-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T161547Z
UID:10000410-1695663000-1695668400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Styling Web Pages with CSS
DESCRIPTION:HTML and Cascading Stylesheets (known more commonly as CSS) are the programming languages responsible for most of what we see on the internet. Where HTML determines the contents of web pages\, CSS defines how it all looks. \nIn CSS 1\, students will explore how CSS targets and changes the appearance of the different elements of a web page\, learn the syntax of CSS\, and practice using some of the most common properties and styling options. \nTopics covered: \n\nBasic CSS Structure\nSetting up a Workspace\nProperties and Values\nSelectors\nPositioning\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning how to build and edit web sites or gain a better understanding of how the internet worksPrerequisitesHTML 1 (what elements\, attributes\, and properties are and how they are used to create a web page)
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/styling-web-pages-with-css/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T205513Z
UID:10000408-1695317400-1695322800@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Data Processing with Excel
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to working with data in Excel. Students will learn spreadsheet terminology\, the basics of the Excel interface\, how to create and edit spreadsheets\, and how to generate charts and graphs from data. \nTopics include: \n\nNavigating the Excel environment\nEntering and editing data\nUsing formulas and functions\nViewing\, sorting\, and filtering data\nCharting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning how to work with data in ExcelPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/introduction-to-data-processing-with-excel/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T153012Z
UID:10000409-1695231000-1695236400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Building Web Pages with HTML
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces students to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)\, the programming language that provides the structure for nearly everything we see on the internet. \nStudents will learn what HTML tags and attributes are and practice assembling them into a web page. Elements students work with include basic text\, headings\, lists\, links\, images\, and more. \nTopics covered: \n\nBasic HTML Syntax\nDocument Structure\nLists\nLinks\nImages\nClasses and IDs\nCSS Preview\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning how to build and edit web sites or gain a better understanding of how the internet worksPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/building-web-pages-with-html/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T154032Z
UID:10000406-1695058200-1695063600@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:First Steps into AI
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Steps into AI Workshop\, curated to facilitate an understanding of the broad topic of Artificial Intelligence for both beginners and those with prior programming experience.  \nIn our engaging sessions\, we’ll demystify complex concepts like gradient descent\, learning rates\, privacy\, bias\, as well as delve into the realms of supervised and unsupervised learning\, empowering you with foundational AI knowledge that transcends programming proficiency. \n Workshop InformationAudienceEveryonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/first-steps-into-ai-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T152942Z
UID:10000405-1694712600-1694718000@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Foundational Python for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop offers an introduction to basic Python concepts that will help you become familiar with the coding basics – no previous programming experience required! \nPython is a powerful\, popular programming language that gets used for just about everything: basic coding\, graphics processing\, machine learning\, AI\, web scraping\, data analysis\, and much more. \nPython’s easy-to-read syntax makes it a great introduction for people who are new to coding\, and the large library of open-source modules make it easy to start making useful code right away. \nTopics include: \n\nWriting and running scripts in Python\nData types\nVariables and Functions\nCalculations in Python\nControl flow\nData structures\nPython’s Standard library\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of coding using PythonPrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/foundational-python-for-beginners/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
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UID:10000404-1694626200-1694631600@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Website: Where to Start and What Your Options Are
DESCRIPTION:Whether it be to play music\, find local restaurants\, order a new shirt\, or apply for a job\, we use websites for nearly everything! \nThis workshop will give an introduction to basic knowledge needed to start the website development process\, discussing topics such as how websites work behind the scenes\, the different options available for building a website\, the logistics of getting a website running\, and cost estimates for a final product. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat exactly is a website?\nWhy and How to Make Your Own Website\nHand-Coding Websites\nWeb Development Logistics\nThe Costs of Having a Website Big Picture: Everything You’ll Need for a Website\n\n Workshop InformationAudienceAnyonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/creating-your-own-website-where-to-start-and-what-your-options-are/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T151513Z
UID:10000403-1694539800-1694545200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Essential Photo Editing with Photoshop
DESCRIPTION:Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard tool for digital image editing. In this workshop\, students learn how to navigate the Photoshop interface\, apply the fundamentals of digital photo correction and incorporate different tools and techniques to create a poster. \nAfter completing this workshop\, learners will know: \n\nThe basics of the Photoshop interface including Tools\, Panels\, and Layers\nThe control/modifier keys (Alt/Option\, Cmd/Ctrl\, Shift) and when to use them\nWhat Adjustment Layers are and why we use them\nWhat pixel dimensions and image resolution are\nThe difference between RGB and CMYK color modes\n\nand will be able to: \n\nNavigate the Photoshop interface\nCreate selections with the Quick Selection tool\nApply and Edit Layer Masks\nAdd and edit text with the Type tool\nSave and export documents in a variety of formats.\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of editing images using Adobe PhotoshopPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/essential-photo-editing-with-photoshop/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T191017Z
UID:10000402-1694457000-1694462400@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to Programming
DESCRIPTION:Curious about coding but don’t know where to start? \nThis workshop unpacks programming and coding from the ground up. It explains the terms and structures used in most modern programming languages and introduces some basic computer science concepts in an accessible\, easy to digest format with no technical background knowledge required. \nIf you’re interested in picking up some coding skills yourself or are just curious about how programming works\, this workshop gives you everything you need to get started. \nNote: this workshop doesn’t go into detail on a particular programming language (like Java\, Python\, or JavaScript)\, but it provides background knowledge that will be helpful for anyone interested in learning more about specific languages later on. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat exactly a computer does and how programming fits into the picture\nEssential programming concepts like variables\, functions\, data types\, loops\, and conditionals are and how they are used\nHow programs are structured and executed\nTools and apps that make programming easier\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in getting familiar with the basics of programming and coding - no technical knowledge required.PrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/a-beginners-guide-to-programming/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T193529Z
UID:10000400-1694107800-1694115000@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Basics of Data Management with R
DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop introduces learners to the basics of the language\, the RStudio development environment\, and some of the most common functions\, packages\, and tools in the R ecosystem. \nThe free\, open-source  programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today. \nTopics include: \n\nSetting up R and RStudio\nBasic Syntax\nVectors\nMatrix and DataFrames\nImporting Data\nWorking with Data\nBasic Charting and Plotting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the basics of R and R StudioPrerequisitesBasic Computing SkillsUseful ForStatistics\, data processing\, data analysis\, automating data research
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/basics-of-data-management-with-r/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T190500
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230816T151513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T193818Z
UID:10000401-1694021400-1694027100@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:First Steps into AI
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Steps into AI Workshop\, curated to facilitate an understanding of the broad topic of Artificial Intelligence for both beginners and those with prior programming experience.  \nIn our engaging sessions\, we’ll demystify complex concepts like gradient descent\, learning rates\, privacy\, bias\, as well as delve into the realms of supervised and unsupervised learning\, empowering you with foundational AI knowledge that transcends programming proficiency. \n Workshop InformationAudienceEveryonePrerequisitesNone
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/first-steps-into-ai/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230809T152225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T152245Z
UID:10000396-1692172800-1692180000@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:STS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/sts-workshop/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230120T162000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T144720Z
UID:10000281-1682098200-1682103600@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Illustrator 1
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, students explore the favorite tool of many creative professionals\, Adobe Illustrator. Used by designers and artists around the world\, this powerful vector graphics program makes it easy to create logos\, posters\, product labels\, icons\, website mockups and more. \nStudents will learn the basics of Illustrator\, work with shapes\, text\, and color\, and create a project from scratch. \nTopics covered: \n\nThe Illustrator Interface\nNavigating the Workspace\nWorking with Shapes\nUsing the Selection and Direct Selection Tool\nUsing the Shape Builder Tool\nDrawing with the Pen Tool\nWorking with Type\nSaving/Exporting Final Artwork\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in creating posters\, flyers\, visual art\, or any other graphic-designed items with IllustratorPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/illustrator-1-5/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T085517
CREATED:20230216T214159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T214159Z
UID:10000369-1682011800-1682017200@sts.doit.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Illustrator 2
DESCRIPTION:Illustrator 2 is a continuation of the skills learned in Illustrator 1\, with a special focus on designing poster art. In this workshop students will learn advanced effects and artistic touches to create an effective advertising flyer. \nTopics include: \n\nLayers\nCurvature tool\nMaking patterns\nAppearance panel and graphic styling\nExporting to PDF\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in deepening their knowledge of IllustratorPrerequisitesCreating Graphics with Illustrator
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/illustrator-2/
LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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