W1b: Intro to Unix command line II
This workshop (UNIX Command Line II) continues Workshop W1: UNIX Command Line I and uses the Hoffman2 campus computing cluster. The focus is on features that make dealing with large ...
Find out more »URC-HASS Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about URC-HASS’s scholarship opportunities for humanities, arts, and social science student and how you can receive $300-$17,000 in scholarships for doing research or creative inquiry! Find out more ...
Find out more »Understanding Bias in AI Tools
Generative AI is having a moment. As tools like ChatGPT, Bing, and DALL-E grow in popularity, how can we cut through the hype and engage them critically? In this workshop, ...
Find out more »Quantitative Research Methods Workshop
Learn quantitative methods for conducting research in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and behavioral sciences!
Find out more »Interviewing Methods Workshop
Learn research methods for interviewing subjects including question design, how to do an interview, and project management at this workshop.
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python I: Plotting Fundamentals
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 3: Finding Sources Workshop
Learn the most effective search strategies for finding what you need at the UCLA Library. Navigate your research with ease and pick out the best sources for your project! In ...
Find out more »Introduction to Network Analysis Tools and Methodologies
Network analysis allows for the modeling of connections between people, places, concepts, and entities in nearly any field of study. We can visualize, describe, and even predict these connections by ...
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W37: Applications of Large Language Models
This 3-day interactive workshop introduces the overarching principles guiding generative modeling and specifically Large-Scale Language Models (LLM), their application in Python for inference, and specific use-cases in Genomics. Experience with ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Getting Started with PubMed
An introduction to searching PubMed perfect for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python II: Making Interactive Plots and Dashboards
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 4: Collecting and Citing Sources
Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project! Find out how to auto-generate your bibliography in virtually any citation style, keep track of your sources, and ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Jupyter Notebooks/ JupyterLan on H2C
Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab are a powerful tool for interactive computing and for proof of concept implementations. Come and learn how to open jupyter sessions on your local browser while ...
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W31: Spatial Transcriptomics
Spatial transcriptomics is an emerging field that bridges molecular biology and anatomy. Over the last decade, a battery of assays have been developed that profile gene expression in-situ, i.e, measuring ...
Find out more »Optimizing research with GPUs on Hoffman2
This workshop caters to computing professionals and researchers eager to push the boundaries of high-performance computing using GPUs. Tailored for an audience that ranges from novices to experienced users, the ...
Find out more »Getting Started with CINAHL
An introduction to searching on CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Demystifying Publishing for Undergraduates
This workshop is designed for undergraduate students and all who are new to or interested in the prospect of academic publishing. We hope to demystify the research and publishing process ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 5: Writing a Literature Review Workshop
Writing a literature review can seem like a daunting task. Attend this interactive workshop to learn strategies for writing a literature review! This workshop is offered as part of the ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
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W7: ChIP-seq Analysis
This workshop aims to provide skills needed to address principles of the assay, quality assessment, sequencing depth, data processing and functional downstream analyses of ChIP-seq datasets. Students will have opportunities to practice ...
Find out more »Planning and Organizing a Literature Review
Are you interested in writing a review article? Have you been assigned a literature review on a topic, but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop will walk you through ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Cornerstone 6: Developing a Research Plan
Streamline your research plan and learn how to organize your drafts, resources, and time when writing a research assignment. This workshop is offered as part of the Cornerstone Research Workshops, ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
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W32: GitHub/Docker
Learn how to make your applications ready for production and distribution. This workshop will give you your introduction to setting up version control and containerization for your applications to ensure ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Interactive Computing on H2C
Learn how to perform interactive computing on the Hoffman2 Cluster. From requesting the computational resources needed for your interactive session to loading and starting TUI and GUI applications. Instructor: Raffaella ...
Find out more »Unified Learning Environment for Data and Analytics (ULEAD)
ULEAD is a pre-configured virtual environment in the cloud with tools, compute and storage for analytical needs. As an enclave, ULEAD allows users to access sensitive (PHI) and restricted data ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Intro to Searching for Patents
Ever been curious about what patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to patents, as well as guidance on how to locate ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (1)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
Find out more »R Graphics: Introduction to ggplot2
This seminar teaches the “grammar” of graphics that underlies the ggplot2 package, allowing the user to build eye-catching, publication-quality graphics layer-by-layer. We will cover the basic elements of the grammar ...
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W13: Genetic Analysis (VCF-Plink)
High-throughput sequencing technologies have allowed researchers to extract DNA at the individual, population, and species levels. In this workshop, students will learn how to analyze and interpret population-level genetic information ...
Find out more »How to Publish Open Access at Little to No Cost
Publishing open access can be expensive for authors, but the Library can help. Through publisher agreements that can cover most if not all publishing costs to the University’s institutional repository ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: Build your own HPC cluster on the cloud
Cloud computing service enables users to access various computing resources such as applications, storage, databases, and even machine learning. This workshop will cover how to create your own high-performance computing ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (2)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
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W5b: RNA-Seq II Analysis
RNA-seq II aims to provide tools for analysis of gene expression data from read counts to biology using R. To facilitate learning, the workshop will use a real case study ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Batch Job Submission on H2C
Batch computing enables you to execute concurrently or independently a large number of simulations, practically scaling up your ability to conduct research. Come and learn the basics of how to ...
Find out more »Diving Into Data Visualization and Demographics Mapping – A SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap Tutorial
This workshop will go over how to conduct data analysis using two tools: SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap. Librarians will share tips and tricks on how to efficiently find and organize data ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
Find out more »Applies Survey Data Analysis in SPSS
The workshop will introduce the basic concepts and elements necessary to analyze data collected via a complex sampling design. The workshop will use SPSS Complex Samples to conduct descriptive analyses. ...
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W33: Analysis of Electronic Health Records
The UCLA ATLAS Precision Health Biobank integrates genetic information and de-identified medical records to enable precision health research. This introductory workshop will cover the basics of extracting health-related phenotypes from ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
Find out more »Analysis and Visualization of interactions in R
In regression, we are often interested in an interaction, which is the modification or moderation of the effect of an independent variable by another. Understanding interactions involves interpreting the regression ...
Find out more »Big Data Transfers: Simplified with RClone and Globus
Research data generation has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Research labs often have to transfer data between multiple storage locations in order to efficiently manage their data lifecycle. Efficient tools ...
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