Intermediate Python Lessons – Tuesdays, November 3, 10, and 17
This is the fourth in a series of six lessons that cover loading data from files and working with various Python data structures including Pandas DataFrames. These lessons are appropriate for anyone who has completed the Python beginner lessons or who has gained basic Python skills on their own. More Information: http://vanderbi.lt/py
Python Programming for Beginners – Wednesdays, November 4, 11, and 18
This is the first in a series of six lessons designed to get you started using Python in Jupyter notebooks and to teach the basics of the Python language. For more information about all DiSC Python lessons including the schedule of sessions and registration information, visit http://vanderbi.lt/py
R Programming for Beginners – Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19
This is the fourth in a series of six lessons designed to get you started using R through the popular RStudio interface. The lessons will introduce the basic R data structures and will teach the basics of manipulating data, calculating basic statistics, and making simple plots. For more information about all DiSC R lessons including the schedule of sessions and registration information, visit http://vanderbi.lt/r
Intermediate R Programming – Fridays, November 6, 13, 20
This is the fourth in a series of six intermediate lessons on introductory statistical analysis using R. The lessons will cover how to structure data and carry out analysis for several experimental designs. These lessons are appropriate for anyone who has completed the beginner lessons or who has gained basic R and RStudio skills on their own. More Information: http://vanderbi.lt/r
Candid Conversations with Rosevelt Noble – November 6
Join Heard Library staff at 1 PM on the first Friday of the month for a series of brief, 30-minute Zoom interviews on current issues. November 6 will feature Rosevelt Noble, the director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, discussing his research project, “Lost in the Ivy,” about the history of Black students, faculty, postdoctoral scholars and staff at Vanderbilt. More Info: http://vanderbi.lt/candidconvo
GIS Workshop Series – Automating GIS – November 10
Have you ever wanted to streamline your GIS processes? Tired of manually doing tedious tasks in GIS? This workshop will introduce methods of automating this work. Introducing model builder and python. Please register at vanderbi.lt/gis
LGBTQ+ Science Fiction & Fantasy Group – November 12
Do you have an interest in science fiction and/or fantasy, yet not enough time for a book club? The Heard Libraries and the Office of LGBTQI Life are hosting a group for Vanderbilt community members (faculty, staff, students and post docs) interested in reading short stories with a LGBTQ+ element. More Information: http://vanderbi.lt/lgbtqscifi
GIS Day – November 18
GIS day is back and more virtual than ever! We hope you will join us for the following events on November 18:
- 9:00-10:00, Mapping the Pandemic: Lessons from COVID-19 Data Wrangling in TN
- 10:00-11:00, Vanderbilt Student Showcase
- 1:00-2:00, Mapping the Census
More Information: http://vanderbi.lt/gisday