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Welcome to the [http://networkcollectiv.es/2014/03/09/community-data-science-workshops/ Community Data Workshops] | Welcome to the [http://networkcollectiv.es/2014/03/09/community-data-science-workshops/ Community Data Workshops] — a series of four sessions designed to introduce some of the basic tools of programming and data analysis to beginners. | ||
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== Registration == | == Registration == | ||
Registration is currently closed and, sadly, we are oversubscribed! Even though we've found a much bigger room and doubled our capacity, we have still had to turn away many people. That said, we certainly hope to organize more workshops like these in the future. You can watch (or subscribe to) the [http://networkcollectiv.es | Registration is currently closed and, sadly, we are oversubscribed! Even though we've found a much bigger room and doubled our capacity, we have still had to turn away many people. That said, we certainly hope to organize more workshops like these in the future. You can watch (or subscribe to) the [http://networkcollectiv.es Newtork Collective] blog where we will post more information in the future. | ||
== Schedule == | == Schedule == | ||
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=== Session 0 (Friday April 4th Evening '''6-9pm''') === | === Session 0 (Friday April 4th Evening '''6-9pm''') === | ||
Come to [http://uw.edu/maps/?cmu CMU] 104 | Come to [http://uw.edu/maps/?cmu CMU] 104 '''6-9pm'''. It's OK if you come late but you'll want to have as much time as you can to finish the setup and self-directed assignments so come as close to 6pm as you can. | ||
* set up your development environment | * set up your development environment | ||
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We understand that there are some people who will attend the Saturday workshop but who cannot make it the Friday session. That's OK but it means that you'll be on your own and responsible to get everything set up before our first meeting on Saturday morning. We'll post all the information for the Friday session on this page and you will able to follow along. | We understand that there are some people who will attend the Saturday workshop but who cannot make it the Friday session. That's OK but it means that you'll be on your own and responsible to get everything set up before our first meeting on Saturday morning. We'll post all the information for the Friday session on this page and you will able to follow along. | ||
=== Session 1 (Saturday April 5th) === | === Session 1 (Saturday April 5th) === | ||
* '''Morning, 10am-noon:''' a 2 hour lecture-based introduction to the Python programming language | |||
* '''Morning, 10am-noon:''' | |||
* '''Lunch, noon-1pm:''' We'll provide lunch | * '''Lunch, noon-1pm:''' We'll provide lunch | ||
* '''Afternoon, 1pm-3:30pm:''' | * '''Afternoon, 1pm-3:30pm:''' Python practice through short projects on a variety of fun and practical topics | ||
* '''Wrap-up, 3:30pm-4pm:''' Wrap-up, next steps, and upcoming opportunities for learning and practicing Python | * '''Wrap-up, 3:30pm-4pm:''' Wrap-up, next steps, and upcoming opportunities for learning and practicing Python | ||
=== Session 2 (Saturday May 3rd) === | === Session 2 (Saturday May 3rd) === | ||
''Details will be posted later.'' | |||
=== Session 3 (Saturday May 31st) === | === Session 3 (Saturday May 31st) === | ||
''Details will be posted later.'' | |||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
* [[Community Data Science Workshops/Friday April 4th setup and tutorial|Friday April 4th setup and tutorial]] | * [[Community Data Science Workshops/Friday April 4th setup and tutorial|Friday April 4th setup and tutorial]] | ||
* [[Community Data Science Workshops/Saturday April 5th lecture|Saturday April 5th lecture]] | * [[Community Data Science Workshops/Saturday April 5th lecture notes|Saturday April 5th lecture notes]] | ||
* [[Community Data Science Workshops/Saturday April 5th projects|Saturday April 5th projects]] | * [[Community Data Science Workshops/Saturday April 5th projects|Saturday April 5th projects]] | ||
* [http:// | * [http://mako.cc/ CodeAcademy exercises] (Deadlink) | ||
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== Venue and Logistics == | == Venue and Logistics == | ||
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If you have any questions about the event, you can contact [mailto:makohill@uw.edu makohill@uw.edu]. | If you have any questions about the event, you can contact [mailto:makohill@uw.edu makohill@uw.edu]. | ||
=== Food === | === Food === | ||
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=== Social Media === | === Social Media === | ||
* We use the hashtag [http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=% | * We use the hashtag [http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23comdatasciworkshop #comdatasciworkshop] | ||
=== Thanks! === | === Thanks! === | ||
This event would be possible without all the volunteer mentors, the advice and direction of [http://openhatch.com Open Hatch] and support of the [http://www.com.washington.edu/ UW Department of Communication] and [http://escience.washington.edu/ UW eScience Institute]. | This event would be possible without all the volunteer mentors, the advice and direction of [http://openhatch.com Open Hatch] and support of the [http://www.com.washington.edu/ UW Department of Communication] and [http://escience.washington.edu/ UW eScience Institute]. | ||