GradUP

Curious about using Python for your research but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to make your first steps in Python smooth and accessible. We will teach you how to assign and work with variables, use simple functions and libraries, and handle data with Pandas. No coding experience required. This is not a technical session on installing Python or how the language works on computers – just the essentials to start using Python with confidence.

The Library 101 for Graduate Students is designed as an introduction or refresher to UGA Libraries services and resources. In this workshop learn how to: 

• find books in the library
• request items from other libraries
• locate online journal articles
• search our online databases
• use our research guides and tutorials
• engage with our spaces and technology, and
• get help and support when you need it. 

Ready to make your job applications stand out while staying authentically you? 

This collaborative workshop between UGA Libraries and the Career Center will empower you to navigate today's competitive job market with confidence. You'll master essential application materials—from compelling cover letters and standout resumes to polished LinkedIn profiles and strategic interview questions. 

Walk-in research data consultations are back! Bring your research data or digital scholarship projects, and ask the RCDM team about text and data analysis, GIS mapping, and data visualization tips and tools -- including R, Python, Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS, and ggplot2.

Serving two locations:

Curious about turning your data into engaging graphs? This workshop will introduce you to Python and popular visualization tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn. You’ll learn how to load datasets, create charts, and customize your visuals - no prior coding experience needed.

Presenter:

• Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant

A practical webinar on finding data for academic research. This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to uncover high-quality, relevant datasets.

Presenters:

• Elizabeth White, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
• Meagan Duever, GIS Librarian

Learn the ins and outs of downloading and using UGA’s EndNote to create and organize your references.

Presenter:

• Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian

You may know about systematic reviews. But did you know that there are a variety of ways to review and synthesize literature on a topic? Learn about different approaches and resources that can assist you.

Presenter:

Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian

Make your research data stand out! Learn how to create elegant data visualization graphics in R using the ggplot2 package.

Presenters:

• Keiko Bridwell, RCDM Graduate Assistant
• Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant