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SUMMARY:GitHub: Git and GitHub for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP WITH DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nDownload GitHub Desktop for free: https://desktop.github.com/download/ \nCreate a free GitHub account: https://github.com/signup \nNeed to use git for class but don’t know where to start? This workshop is for you! \nThis workshop covers the basics of using git for version control and explores how to use it with the popular cloud-based platform GitHub using the GitHub desktop app – no previous knowledge of git\, GitHub\, or command lines required! \nTopics in this workshop include: \n\nCreating file repositories\, or repos\nCommits\nPushing and pulling repositories from GitHub\nMerging\nBranches\nConflicts\n\nNOTE: Before attending this session\, learners should: \n\nDownload and install the GitHub Desktop app: https://desktop.github.com/download/\nCreate an account on GitHub: https://github.com/signup\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone who wants to learn how to use git and GitHubPrerequisitesBasic computer proficiencyUseful ForComputer Science majors\, Data Science majors\, anyone who wants to use version control for their projects
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/github-git-and-github-for-beginners-4/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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SUMMARY:Excel 1: Introduction to Data Processing with Excel
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP WITH DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nDownload Excel for free from the Office 365 Portal (make sure you are signed in with your school email): https://portal.office.com/account  \nThis 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/excel-1-introduction-to-data-processing-with-excel-11/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T173000
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SUMMARY:R1: Basics of Data Management with R
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP WITH DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nDownload R:  and RStudio for free prior to class (follow steps 1 and 2): https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/ \nThis 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/r1-basics-of-data-management-with-r-11/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
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SUMMARY:SQL: Introduction to Databases with SQL
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP *** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nStructured 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 InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone 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/sql-introduction-to-databases-with-sql-10/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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SUMMARY:VS Code: A Hands-On Introduction to the Developer’s Editor
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP WITH DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nDownload VS Code for free from their website prior to class: https://code.visualstudio.com/download \nThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to Visual Studio Code (VS Code) — a free\, open-source\, and highly customisable code editor. Whether you’re new to coding or transitioning from another editor\, this session is designed to help you set up and navigate VS Code with confidence.\n \n\nInstalling and launching VS Code across operating systems\nOpening folders and creating workspaces\nUnderstanding the user interface: Explorer\, Source Control\, Extensions\, Terminal\, and Debug panels\nCustomizing your environment: changing themes\, font size\, and enabling Auto Save\nWorking efficiently with keyboard shortcuts\, split editors\, and minimap navigation\nUsing the built-in terminal to run commands and manage project files\nInstalling and using essential extensions like Prettier\, Live Server\, and Auto Rename Tag\nBasics of Git integration through the Source Control tab\nIntroduction to debugging tools and setting breakpoints\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManual
URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/vs-code-a-hands-on-introduction-to-the-developers-editor-2/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Enrollment Workshop
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SUMMARY:Python 1: Foundational Python for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \nThis 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/python-1-foundational-python-for-beginners-15/
LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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